ATI Pharm Exam 1

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for methylprednisolone. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include? (select all that apply.)

"Blood glucose levels will be monitored during therapy" "avoid contact with persons who have known infections" "grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of the medication"

A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing to take their scheduled morning furosemide. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

"By not taking your furosemide, you might retain fluid and develop swelling." The nurse should respect the clients right to refuse medication and inform the client of the risks of not taking the medication, notify the provider, and document the refusal. Furosemide is a loop diuretic given to reduce edema.

A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has a prescription for furosemide. The nurse should plan to include which of the following statements in the teaching?

"Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication." The client should take furosemide with food or milk to reduce gastric irritation

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the use of ethanol estradiol/norelgestromin. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it." The client should fold the sticky side of the old patch together and then place it in a childproof container to ensure a safe disposal of the patch

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide twice daily. The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching? (Select all that apply).

"Increase intake of potassium rich foods" "monitor for muscle weakness" "dangle your legs from the side of the bed before standing"

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride(NaCl) 1500 mL infuse over 8 hours to a client who is postoperative. The nurse sets the IV pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour? (round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

188 mL/hr 1500/8=188

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1000 mL IV over 8 hours to client. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 drops per milliliter. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many drops per minute?

31 gtt/min 1000*15/480=31

A nurse is completing an incident report for a medication error. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the report?

Administered propranolol 80 mg PO at 1800 to the client who did not have a prescription for this medication. The incident report should clearly and thoroughly report the facts of the error.

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?

Akathisia An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystopia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication for receiving propanolol?

Asthma Asthma is a contraindication for receiving propanolol. Propranolol is an adrenergic antagonist which blocks the beta2 receptors in the lungs, causing bronchoconstriction and leading to a serious airway resistance and possibly respiratory arrest

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from deep vein thrombosis and to start taking warfarin. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of warfarin?

Bleeding gums The nurse should monitor the client for bleeding gums, which is an adverse effect warfarin, an anticoagulant.

A nurse is assessing a client who has received atropine eyedrops during an eye examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an effect of the medication?

Blurred vision Blurred vision is an expected finding following the administration of atrophy eyedrops. This is due to the cycloplegic effect of the medication, which cause near objects to appear blurry to the client

A nurse is caring for a client who has a magnesium level of 3.1 mEq/L. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?

Calcium gluconate The nurse should expect to administer IV calcium gluconate to the client and prepare to provide ventilatory support. This client is at risk for respiratory depression and cardiac dysrhythmias because of magnesium level 3.1 mEq/L was above the expected reference range of 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L.

A nurse is preparing to teach a client who is to start a new prescription for extended release verapamil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include?

Change position slowly The nurse should client to change positions gradually to prevent orthostatic hypotension and syncope

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is starting to take sumatriptan. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to the provider?

Chest pressure Sumatriptan is an anti-migraine agent which can cause coronary vasospasms, resulting in angina. The client should report chest pressure or heavy arms to the provider.

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypocalcemia and is receiving calcium citrate. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?

Client report of decreased paresthesia Paresthesia is a manifestation of hypocalcemia. The client reported a decrease in paresthesia an indication of therapeutic response to calcium citrate. The nurse should also monitor for a decrease in other manifestations of hypocalcemia, including muscle twitching and cardiac dysrhythmias

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which of the following client laboratory value should the nurse monitor?

Creatinine kinase The client who is taking atorvastatin can develop an adverse effect called rhabdomyolysis, which causes muscle weakness or pain and can progress to myositis. Creatinine kinase levels rise in response to enzymes released with muscle injury

A nurse is planning to teach about inhalant medications to a client who has a new diagnosis of exercise induced asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use prior to physical activity?

Cromolyn Cromolyn sodium stabilizes mast cells, which inhibit the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. Client should use cromolyn 10 to 15 minutes per for planning to exercise to prevent bronchospasms.

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who's to receive a dose of ceftazidime via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following laboratory findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider before administering the medication?

Creatinine 2.6 mg/dL Ceftazidime is excreted primarily by the renal system. A serum creatinine level above 1.3 mg/dL can indicate a kidney disorder requiring a reduction in the dose administered. The nurse should notify the provider, who is likely to prescribe a lowered dose of medication.

A nurse is administering Baclofen for a client who has a spinal cord injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a therapeutic outcome?

Decrease in flexor and extensor spasticity A client who has a spinal cord injury and takes baclofen can experience a decrease in the frequency and severity of muscle spasms and in flexor and extensor spasticity

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed hypomagnesemia due to long-term therapy with lansoprazole. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations?

Disorientation The nurse should monitor the client for disorientation and confusion as manifestations of hypomagnesemia. The nurse should also assess the client for a positive chvostek's and trousseau's signs.

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate sodium about the medications mechanism of action. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Docusate sodium reduces the surface tension of the stools to change their consistency Docusate sodium is a surfactant that softens stool by reducing surface tension, allowing water to penetrate more easily into the stool

A nurse is teaching the client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Drink 2 L of water daily The nurse instructed client to drink at least 2 L of water each day to prevent renal stone formation and kidney injury, because allopurinol is eliminated through the kidneys

A nurse is administering diazepam to a client who is having a colonoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ensure Flumazenil is available to administer for toxicity management The nurse should monitor the client for manifestations of diazepam toxicity, such as respiratory depression and hypotension. The nurse should be prepared to administer flumazenil to reverse the effects of diazepam

A nurse contacts a clients provider on the telephone to obtain a prescription for pain medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names. The nurse should ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication if the stated name is one the nurse is not familiar with

A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply.)

Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL (range: 14-19 males 12-16 female) Platelets 75,000/mm^3(range: 150,000-400,000) Potassium 5.2 mEq/L(range: 3.5-5.0)

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for enalapril. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?

Hyperkalemia Enalapril improves cardiac functioning and clients who have heart failure and can cause hyperkalemia due to potassium retention by the kidneys

A nurse in a providers office is assessing a client who has been taking aspirin daily for the past year. Which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider immediately?

Hyperventilation When using the urgent versus non-urgent approach to client care, the nurse should determine that the priority finding is hyperventilation. This finding indicates the client might have acute salicylate poisoning, which causes respiratory alkalosis in the early stages.

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and receiving an IV infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?

Increased cardiac output Dopamine is adrenergic that causes a receptor specificity affect, which increases cardiac output and improves perfusion

The nurse is assessing a client who is taking Tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse report to the provider?

Leg tenderness The greatest risk to this client is the development of a thromboembolism, which is an adverse effect of tamoxifen. The nurse should also monitor the client for other manifestations of a thromboembolism, including leg tenderness, redness, swelling, and shortness of breath.

A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive treatment for opioid use disorder. Which of the following medication should the nurse expect to administer?

Methadone The nurse should expect to administer methadone for treatment of opioid use disorder. Methadone can be administered for withdrawal and to assist with maintenance and suppressive therapy.

A nurse administered digoxin immune fab to a client who received incorrect dose of digoxin over period of three days. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates the antidote was effective?

Normal sinus rhythm Dysrhythmias are a life-threatening adverse effect of digoxin toxicity. The return of the heart to normal sinus rhythm indicates a therapeutic response to the antidote. Digoxin immune fab is administered to a client who is experiencing severe digoxin toxicity. It binds with digoxin and it works to reduce the clients blood digoxin level.

A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide(HCTZ) to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medication?

Obtain the clients blood pressure HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic administered to promote urine output and reduce blood pressure and edema. The nurse should obtain the clients blood pressure prior to administration of the medication.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication with which of the following to promote absorption?

Orange juice The absorption of ferrous sulfate is enhanced by a vitamin C source, such as orange juice.

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes Molite us and is taking glyburide. The client reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Perform a capillary blood glucose test The greatest risk to this client is injury from hypoglycemia. Therefore, the nurse should perform a capillary blood glucose test to determine the clients blood glucose status. Manifestations of hypoglycemia include weakness, anxiety, confusion, swelling, and seizures.

A circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and has a latex allergy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet The nurse should place monitoring devices in a stockinette to prevent direct contact with client skin

A nurse is preparing to mix and administer dantrolene via IV bolus to a client who has developed a malignant hyperthermia during surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Reconstitute the initial dose with 60 mL of sterile water without a bacterial static agent The nurse should dilute the medication with 60 mL of sterile water without a bacterial static agent and inject rapidly

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving end of life care and has a prescription for fentanyl patches. Which of the following information regarding the adverse effects of fentanyl should the nurse plan to give to the client and family?

Take a stool softener on a daily basis. Constipation is an adverse effect of opioid use. Stool softeners can decrease the severity of this adverse effect.

A nurse administers ceftazidime to a client who has a severe penicillin allergy. The nurse should identify which of the following client findings as an indication that she should complete an incident report?

The client reports shortness of breath. A severe penicillin allergy is a contraindication for taking ceftazidime, a cephalosporin antibiotic, due to the potential for cross sensitivity. Shortness of breath could indicate client is developing anaphylaxis

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is taking aspirin for the treatment of arthritis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that client is beginning to exhibit salicylism?

Tinnitus Tinnitus is a manifestation of aspirin toxicity, also called salicylism. Other manifestations including sweating, headache, and dizziness

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and a prescription for clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review before administering the medication?

Total cholesterol The nurse should review the clients total cholesterol before administering clozapine, because the medication can cause hyperlipidemia

A nurse is teaching a client who starting starting to take amitriptyline. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of the medication?

Urinary retention The nurse should instruct the client that amitriptyline causes the anti-cholinergic affect of urinary retention

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking carbamazepine for a seizure disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

WBC 3,500/mm^3 A WBC count of 3,500/mm^3 is below the expected reference range of 5,000 to 10,000/mm^3. Leukopenia is an adverse effect of carbamazepine. The nurse should report this finding to the provider and monitor the client for manifestations of infection.

A nurse is preparing to administer a new prescription of amoxicillin/clavulanic to a client. The client tells the nurse that they are allergic to penicillin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Withhold the medication When using the urgent versus non-urgent approach to client care, the nurse should determine that the priority action is to withhold medication to prevent injury to the client

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who's to start therapy with digoxin. For which of the following address effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?

Yellow tinged vision The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and report yellow tinged vision, which is a sign of digoxin toxicity. Other manifestations of digoxin toxicity include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and fatigue. As the digoxin toxicity levels increase, the client can experience cardiac dysrhythmias.

A nurse is precepting a newly licensed nurse who is caring for four clients. The nurse should complete an incident report for which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse?

administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client who has a BP 82/60 mm Hg Isosorbide mononitrate is a nitrate used for clients with angina. Taking isosorbide mononitrate leads to vasodilation, which can result in hypotension. The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the provider if the clients systolic blood pressure is below the expected reference range of 120/80

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking amitriptyline for depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

dry mouth The nurse should expect the client to have a dry mouth due to the blocking of acetylcholine receptors that cause anticholinergic responses.

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving epoetin alfa to treat anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?

increased blood pressure the therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa is an increase in hematocrit levels, which can result in an increase in a clients blood pressure. If the clients hematocrit level rises too rapidly, hypertension and seizures can result. The nurse should monitor the clients blood pressure and ensure hypertension is controlled prior to administering the medication.

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take ranitidine for peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as understanding of the teaching?

"I know smoking makes ranitidine less effective." The nurse instruct the client that smoking decreases the effectiveness of ranitidine by exacerbating the ulcer manifestations

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this medication." Fluoxetine suppresses platelet aggregation, which increases the risk of bleeding when used concurrently with NSAIDs and anticoagulants. Therefore, clients who are taking fluoxetine should take acetaminophen for headaches or pain, since acetaminophen does not suppress platelet aggregation

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?

"I will check my heart rate before I take the medication" Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, has cardio-suppressant effects at the SA and AV nodes, which can lead to bradycardia. The client should check their heart rate before taking the medication and notify the provider if it falls below the expected reference range

A nurse is teaching about self administration of transdermal medication with a male client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I will remove patch after 14 hours" Client should remove the patch after 12 to 14 hours to prevent tolerance of medication.

A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for Ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching?

"I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling." Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, is associated with the risk of tendon rupture. The risk is increased in older client adults, so the client should notify the provider at the onset of tendon pain or swelling.

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to client who is to self administer insulin at home. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the teaching is effective?

"I will store my unopened bottles of insulin in the refrigerator." The client should store on open vitals of insulin in the refrigerator to maintain medication viability. Once open, the insulin can remain at room temperature for up to one month.

A nurse is teaching about zolpidem to a client who has insomnia. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I will use this medication for a short period of time." Zolpidem is used for short term treatment of insomnia. Therefore, the provider should reassess client before refilling the prescription.

A nurse is administering Cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client who suddenly develops dyspnea and widespreadhives. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Discontinue the medication IV infusion The greatest race to the client is a respiratory arrest from anaphylaxis. Therefore, the first action the nurse should take is to discontinue the medication IV infusion to prevent the client from receiving more medication. However, the nurse should not remove the IV catheter. Instead, the nurse should change the tubing and administer 0.9% sodium chloride by continuous IV infusion

A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse she's pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should identify that pregnancy is a contraindication for receiving which of the following medications?

Doxycycline Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. The nurse should identify that doxycycline can cause teratogenic effects such as staining of the infants teeth when exposed to this medication. Therefore, this medication is contraindicated for the client.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily The nurse should instruct the client to increase water intake to 1,920 to 2,400 mL (65 to 81 oz) a day to decrease the chance of kidney damage from crystallization

A nurse is caring for a client who reports lethargic and myalgia after taking clozapine for 6 months. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Obtain white blood cell count with absolute neutrophil count The client who takes clozapine can develop lethargic and myalgia caused by the adverse effect of agranulocytosis. Therefore, monitoring the white blood cells with absolute neutrophil count weekly for the first six months of treatment is recommended. After six months, monitoring can occur every two weeks up to one year

A nurse is monitoring for adverse effects of hydrochlorothiazide after administering the medication to an older client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse affect of the medication?

Orthostatic hypotension The nurse should identify that hydrochlorothiazide is an anti-hypertensive thiazide diuretic medication, which can cause orthostatic hypotension and lightheadedness. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to rise slowly when moving from a recumbent to standing position.