ATI Practice
Mood
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has depression and is taking St. John's Wort. The herbal supplement is thought to improve what?
"I feel very relaxed."
A nurse is assisting with the administration of a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure. The nurse administers a prescribed dose of lorazepam (Ativan) preoperatively. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication has been effective?
Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
Aminoglycosides and loop diuretics both increase the risk of what?
Bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm
An overdose of metoprolol can result in what adverse effects?
Respiratory depression, skeletal muscle flaccidity, cold/clammy skin, cyanosis, extreme drowsiness progressing to seizures, stupor, coma
An overdose of oxycodone can result in what adverse effects?
Angle-closure glaucoma
Ipratropium may cause a worsening of which medical condition?
Induction of labor
Pitocin administered during antepartum is used for what purpose?
Red Man Syndrome
The nurse is administering vancomycin via IV push to a patient with MRSA. The nurse knows that pushing the vancomycin too quickly can result in what complication?
On an empty stomach, 1 hour before a meal
The nurse should instruct a patient with a new prescription of theophylline to take the medication when?
adrenergic beta 2-agonist (bronchodilator)
What drug class does albuterol belong to?
