ATI Intro to Pharm: Pain and Inflammation
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetaminophen at regular intervals for mild discomfort. The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following early indications of acetaminophen toxicity?
Diaphoresis Nausea Diarrhea
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about taking 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 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 client who has a new prescription for prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Bone loss
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 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
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Avoid driving or activities that require mental alertness.
A nurse is 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 has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Discontinue the dug gradually Report illness or infection increase intake of calcium and vitamin D Monitor for signs of gastric bleeding
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 client for which of the following manifestations of hypersensitivity syndrome?
Fever
A nurse is caring for a client who 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 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
A nurse is caring for a client who takes low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events. The client asks the nurse about taking ibuprofen to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Ibuprofen will reduce the cardioprotective 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 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 respiratory rate Increased pain Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension
A nurse is planning care for a client who has stared taking prednisone. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Monitor the client's blood glucose
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 for tramadol. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for tramadol?
Seizure disorder
A nurse is teaching a client 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 reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindication to celecoxib?
Sulfonamide allergy
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 caring for a client who is opioid dependant and has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of ab syndrome?
Vomiting Abdominal cramps Hypertension
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 an ankle sprain. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Weight gain
