NE 188 - ATI - Case Study - Safe Dosage

A nurse is admitting a client who has pneumonia and is reviewing the client's medication prescriptions. The nurse should identify which of the following medications as the priority to administer? A) Clarithromycin B) Acetaminophen C) Guaifenesin D( Dextromethorphan

A) Clarithromycin

A nurse is preparing to administer bumetanide to a client who has heart failure. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication and contact the provider? A) Potassium 3.6 mEq/L B) BP 84/50 mm Hg C) Sodium 135 mEq/L D) Pulse rate 96/min

B) BP 84/50 mm Hg

A nurse is admitting a client who has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus following a CT scan with contrast to diagnose the presence of renal calculi. The nurse should expect to withhold which of the following of the client's home medications? A) Simvastatin B) Metformin C) Losartan D) Omeprazole

B) Metformin

A nurse is conducting medication reconciliation for a client who is newly admitted to the facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A) Review a list of client medications with the pharmacist. B)Investigate discrepancies in medication dosages. C) Ask the client which herbal supplements he takes. D) Reinforce education with the client.

C) Ask the client which herbal supplements he takes.

A nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of clarithromycin to a client who has pneumonia. For which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse monitor? A) Facial flushing B) Fever C) Cough D) Diarrhea

D) Diarrhea