A client is receiving pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine), a cholinergic agonist, drops in both eyes. When assessing this client, the nurse will anticipate which reaction?

A client with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse anticipates that which drug therapeutic class would be order to aid in the breakdown of mucus?

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) work in the body to lower blood pressure by which mechanism of action? 

What is the preferred antihypertensive medication in a patient with life-threatening hypertensive crisis? 

A client with gastroparesis is given metoclopramide (Reglan). He tells the nurse, “Ever since I started this medication, I have been having weird muscle twitching.” What is the nurse’s best response? 

The nurse is caring for four clients on a renal failure unit and recognizes which drug as safe to administer to a patient with hypokalemia? 

A client is taking phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) a nasal decongestant for a stuffy nose. How does this decongestant work to help this client breathe easier? 

Match the suffixes to their generic drug class or category. One point will be awarded for every correct answer.    -azine

A middle aged Asian client with primary hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) and lisinopril (Prinivil) drug therapy for the first time. The client asks how long drug therapy will be needed. Which answer by the nurse is the most correct response? 

A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of contraception. Which of the following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable?