ATI Pharm Pain & Inflammation
A nurse is caring for a client is about to begin taking aspirin. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations of salicylism?
-fever -tinnitus -diaphoresis -dizziness
A nurse is teaching who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions?
-sore throat -vertigo -bruising -vision changes
A nurse is caring for a client who is opioid dependent and had a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of abstinence syndrome?
-vomiting -abdominal cramps -hypertension
A nurse is caring for a client who takes low dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events. The client ask the nurse about taking ibuprofen to treat RA, which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Ibuprofen will reduce the cardio protective effects of low dose aspirin
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Increase fiber and fluid intake Take the drug with food Avoid driving after taking the drug Change positions gradually
A nurse is planning care for a client who has started taking prednisone. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Monitor the client's blood glucose
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had a new prescription for tramadol. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for tramadol?
Seizure disorder
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naloxone to treat acute morphine toxicity. The nurse should monitor. The client for which of the following adverse drug reactions?
- Increased RR - Increased pain - Ventricular arrhythmias - Hypertension
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetaminophen at a regular intervals for mild discomfort. The nurse should tell the client to report of the following early indications of acetaminophen?
-diaphoresis -nausea -diarrhea
A nurse is who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-discontinue the drug gradually -report illness or infection -increase intake of calcium & vitamin D -monitor for signs of gastric bleeding
A nurse is caring for a group of postoperative clients. The nurse should identify that morphine is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
A client who had a cholecystectomy
A nurse is caring for a child who has a viral infection. The nurse should identify that which of the following drugs can increase the risk of Reye syndrome in children who have viral infections?
Aspirin Aspirin can increase the risk for Reye syndrome in children who have a viral infection, particularly chickenpox or influenza. Manifestations of Reye syndrome include lethargy and persistent vomiting.
A nurse teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Avoid driving or doing activities that require mental alertness
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone for long term treatment of RA. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reaction?
Bone loss
A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Chest pain
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol about minimizing adverse effects. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Eat a small meal before taking the drug
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking allopurinol to treat gout. The nurse should monitor the the client for which of the following manifestations of hypersensitivity syndrome?
Fever
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Nausea Dizziness Headache
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription of celecoxib?
Sulfonamide allergy
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about acetaminophen. The nurse should identify that acetaminophen is indicated for which of the following conditions?
To reduce fever To relieve mild pain
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine to relieve severe pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Urinary retention Respiratory depression Sedation Orthostatic hypotension
A nurse is reviewing the drug list for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should identify that which of the following drug interacts with allopurinol?
Warfarin
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for aspirin to treat ankle sprain. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Weight gain
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking acetaminophen at home. The nurse should identify that which of the following client conditions is a contraindication for acetaminophen?
alcohol use disorder
A nurse is caring for a client who currently takes furosemide and has a new prescription for prednisone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations during concurrent use of the two drugs?
hypokalemia
