10 Therapeutic Drug Levels (Digoxin, Lithium, Theophylline, Phenytoin) NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 10

The nurse caring for a child experiencing heart failure knows that which of the following medications has a narrow therapeutic window?


Question 2 of 10

The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of IV vancomycin to a client. The phlebotomist enters the room and states a peak needs to be drawn. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?


Question 3 of 10

The nurse is receiving report on a client who has overdosed on aspirin. Which lab does the nurse expect to monitor? Select all that apply.


Question 4 of 10

The nurse is reviewing a client’s lab results. Which result for lithium would the nurse correctly note as therapeutic?


Question 5 of 10

The nurse is reviewing a client’s lab results. Which result for phenytoin would the nurse correctly interpret as being within the therapeutic range?


Question 6 of 10

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV vancomycin. The nurse reviews the trough level before administering the next dose. the lab result is 47 mcg/mL. Which action is appropriate by the nurse?


Question 7 of 10

The nurse is reviewing a clients lab results. Which of the following results for vancomycin would the nurse recognize as within the therapeutic range?


Question 8 of 10

The nurse is reviewing a client’s lab results. Which result for digoxin would the nurse correctly interpret as within the therapeutic range?


Question 9 of 10

A client with bipolar disorder is taking prescribed lithium while in the hospital. Which information would the nurse need to document while the client takes this drug? Select all that apply.


Question 10 of 10

The nurse is reviewing a client’s lab results. Which result for theophylline would the nurse correctly interpret as being in the therapeutic range?