Pharm ATI Review

What is an expected outcome for a client with Parkinson's disease who has had pallidotomy?

improved functional ability

A client is suspected of having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). To help confirm this disorder, the nurse prepares the client for various diagnostic tests. The nurse expects the physician to order:

electromyography (EMG)

While monitoring a client for the development of disseminated intravascular coalgulation (DIC), the nurse should take note of which assessment parameters?

Platelet count, prothombin time, and partial thromboplastin time

The nurse explains to the client that a biopsy of the enlarged lymph node is important because if Hodgkin's disease is present, the histologic examination will reveal which of the following?

Reed-Sternberg cells

The client who does not respond adequately to fluid replacement has a prescription for an IV infusion of dopamine hydrochloride at 5 mcg/kg/min. To determine that the drug is having the desired effect what should the nurse assess?

increased CO

Which lab values should the nurse report to the health care provider when the client has anemia?

intrinsic factor absent

A client with a history of painful, continuous muscle spasms is prescribed diazepam, 2mg P.O. twice daily. The client states the medication is effective and requests to use it long term. Which response by the nurse is MOST appropriate.

long-term use of this medication may result in addiction

A client is being treated for acute low back pain. The nurse should report which of these clinical manifestations to the healthcare provider immediately?

new onset of foot drop

A client infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has a low CD4 level. What intervention should the nurse implement?

place the client in reverse isolation

The nurse should assess a client for which complications associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation? (DIC)

pulmonary embolism

A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is receiving zidovudine. Which laboratory value indicates an adverse reaction to zidovudine?

red blood cell (RBC) count of 1.8 million/ul

A client with toxic shock has been receiving ceftriaxone sodium, 1 g every 12 hours. In addition to culture and sensitivity studies, which other laboratory finding does the nurse monitor?

serum creatinine