ATI test- pain and inflammation
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 mastectomy -A client who had a knee arthroplasty -A client who had a colectomy -A client who had a cholecystectomy
-A client who had a cholecystectomy
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? Asthma Diabetes mellitus Heart failure Alcohol use disorder
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? Butorphanol Acetaminophen Tramadol Aspirin
Aspirin
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? Tinnitus Chest pain Constipation Diaphoresis
Chest pain
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? Choose all that apply Diaphoresis Palpitations Shortness of breath Nausea Diarrhea
Diaphoresis Nausea Diarrhea
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Choose all that apply Reduce the dose during periods of stress. Discontinue the drug gradually. Report illness or infection. Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D. Monitor for signs of gastric bleeding.
Discontinue the drug gradually. Report illness or infection. Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D. Monitor for signs of gastric bleeding.
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? Choose all that apply Fever Tinnitus Diaphoresis Thrombophlebitis Dizziness
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? Hypercalcemia Hypoglycemia Hypothermia Hypokalemia
Hypokalemia
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Choose all that apply Increase fiber and fluid intake. Take the drug with food. Avoid driving after taking the drug. Change positions gradually. Reduce exercise level temporarily.
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? Choose all that apply Increased respiratory rate Increased pain Thrombophlebitis Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension
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. Administer an antacid 30 min prior to prednisone. Administer aspirin rather than NSAIDs if the client has pain. Monitor the client for hyperkalemia.
Monitor the client's blood glucose.
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? Hyperthyroidism Seizure disorder Rheumatoid arthritis Urinary incontinence
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? Choose all that apply Palpitations Sore throat Vertigo Bruising Vision changes
Sore throat Vertigo Bruising Vision changes
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? Choose all that apply To reduce fever To decrease inflammation To relieve mild pain To promote sedation To alleviate anxiety
To reduce fever To relieve mild pain
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? Choose all that apply Diarrhea Urinary retention Respiratory depression Sedation Orthostatic hypotension
Urinary retention Respiratory depression Sedation Orthostatic hypotension
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 increase your risk for developing salicylism." "Ibuprofen will reduce the cardioprotective effects of low-dose aspirin." "Low-dose aspirin will reduce the anti-inflammatory effects of ibuprofen." "Low-dose aspirin will reduce the analgesic effects of ibuprofen."
"Ibuprofen will reduce the cardioprotective effects of low-dose 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. -Avoid crushing the tablets. -Limit fluid intake during therapy. -Limit potassium while taking allopurinol.
- Avoid driving or activities that require mental alertness.
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? Choose all that apply -Infection -Nausea -Tachycardia -Dizziness -Headache
-Nausea -Dizziness -Headache
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 -Ibuprofen -Insulin -Furosemide
-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? -Polyuria -Bone pain -Weight gain -Infection
-Weight gain
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? Pulmonary embolism Hepatitis Bone loss Breast cancer
Bone loss
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. Suck on hard candy or chew gum. Take a stool softener daily. Avoid the use of NSAIDs.
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? Muscle pain Fever Anxiety Tremors
Fever
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? Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Sulfonamide allergy Adrenocortical insufficiency
Sulfonamide allergy
A nurse is caring for a client who is opioid dependent and has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of abstinence syndrome? Choose all that apply Bronchospasm Vomiting Peripheral edema Abdominal cramps Hypertension
Vomiting Abdominal cramps Hypertension