ATI Pharmacology Questions
a nurse if caring for a client whoo is taking donepezil to treat Alzheimer's disease. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor
Nausea - the most common adverse effects include N/V and diarrhea. taking drug with food can help minimize effects
a nurse is teaching a client who is about to begin sumatriptan therapy to treat migraine headaches. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which adverse effects?
chest pain this drug can cause coronary vasospasm and chest pain.
a nurse is teaching a client who received a prescription for interferon beta-1a for the treatment of MS. what information should the nurse include regarding administration?
administer the drug in your thigh or upper arm
a nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for baclofen. which instructions should the nurse give?
avoid driving until the drugs effects are evident
a nurse is teaching a client who has Alzheimer's disease and their caregiver about memantine. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
avoid taking over-the-counter antacids antacids that contain sodium bicarbonate increase urine alkalinity and can decrease drug excretion, ultimately leading to toxicity
a nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease about donepezil. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
avoid the use of NSAIDs for pain because the combination can cause GI bleeding
a nurse if teaching a client who has a prescription for carbamazepine. which of the following instructions should the nurse include to help the client avoid adverse effects of this drug?
begin taking the drug at a low dosage do not discontinue drug abruptly take med with meals
a nurse is teaching a client who is taking levodopa/carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
change position slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension
a nurse is preparing to administer memantine to a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings in the client's medical history indicates a need to withhold the drug and notify the provider?
cirrhosis
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for parmipexole to treat Parkinson's disease. the nurse should recognize that which of the following laboratory tests requires monitoring?
creatinine clearance Parmipexole should be used with caution in clients who have renal disease
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for dantrolene to treat skeletal muscle spasms. the nurse should instruct the client to report which adverse effects?
diarrhea, N/V
a nurse is caring for a client who is taking interferon beta-1b. the nurse should identify that what would indicate a potential serious adverse effect of this drug?
fatigue, unexplained bruising and bleeding Theses could be indicative oof bone marrow suppression and decreased platelet count
a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for valproic acid to treat a seizure disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which adverse effects
hair loss drowsiness headache rash
a nurse is teaching a client whoo has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease about how levodopa/carbidopa can help control symptoms. The nurse should identify that the drug has which of the following pharmacologic effects?
increases available dopamine in the brain
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for valproic acid to treat a seizure disorder. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor which adverse effects?
jaundice hepatic toxicity is characterized by jaundice, abdominal pain and nausea
a nurse if caring for a client who has a new prescription for dantrolene to treat skeletal muscle spasms. The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory tests requires monitoring
liver function - liver toxicity is a serious adverse effect
a nurse is caring for a client who has been taking selegiline to treat Parkinson's disease. the provider is considering the use of analgesics for the client but should be aware that a drug interaction between selegilin and meperidine can result in what?
muscle rigidity
a nurse is administering fentanyl to a client to reduce pain. Which of the following drugs should the nurse have available to reverse the effects of fentanyl?
naloxone
a nurse if reviewing the medical record of a client who has a newly diagnosed seizure disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid and phenytoin. the nurse should identify that which of the following can occur as a result of an interaction between these drugs?
phenytoin toxicity
a nurse is teaching a client about interferons beta-1a. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to help the client avoid the adverse effects of this drug?
premeditate with acetaminophen these drugs can cause fever, chills, headaches and muscle aches.
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving methohexital sodium? the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
respiratory depression barbiturates can decrease heart rate and blood pressure
a nurse if caring for a client who has a new prescription for amphetamine sulfate. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
tachycardia can also cause dysrhythmias client should notify nurse if they develop palpitations or chest pain
a nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for modafinil to treat narcolepsy. when should the client take the drug?
take the drug in the morning non amphetamine stimulant take one hour before work
a nurse is preparing to administer sumatriptan to a client for the first time. the nurse should instruct the client that sumatriptan is indicated for which of the following conditions?
used in the treatment of migraine headaches
a nurse is caring for a client who has been taking amphetamine/dextroamphetamine sulfate for the treatment of ADHD for 2 weeks. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider
weight loss of 2.3kg
