ATI Pharmacology Practice Version 1, Pharmacology main ATI Practice version 2, ATI Pharmacology Practice version 3, ATI Pharmacology Practice version 4, Pharm ATI Proctored exam version 5

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ATI Pharmacology Practice Version 1, Pharmacology main ATI Practice version 2, ATI Pharmacology Practice version 3, ATI Pharmacology Practice version 4, Pharm ATI Proctored exam version 5 A nurse... is assessing a client who takes prescribed daily aspirin. Which of the following findings indicates salicylism? a.tinnitus b.facial edema c.diplopia d.joint pain - CORRECT ANSWERa.tinnitus A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a."Decrease your daily sodium intake." b."Report swelling of the feet to your provider." c."Limit foods containing tyramine." d."Take this medication 2 hours before a meal." - CORRECT ANSWERb. "Report swelling of the feet to your provider." A nurse is planning to administer nitroglycerin topical ointment to a client who has angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a.Administer the ointment using the index finger. b.Rotate the site of application with each dose. c.Rub the ointment into the client's skin. d.Cover the ointment with a gauze dressing. - CORRECT ANSWERb.Rotate the site of application with each dose. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV amphotericin B. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an acute infusion reaction? a.dry cough b.fever c.pedal edema d.hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERb.fever . A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Slow the infusion rate b. Flush the IV catheter c. Elevate the extremity d. Apply pressure to the IV site - CORRECT ANSWERc. Elevate the extremity A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ondansetron to treat the adverse effects of chemotherapy. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective? a.increased urine output b.reduced somnolence c.reduced fever d.increased appetite - CORRECT ANSWERd.increased appetite A nurse is caring for a client who has received ampicillin/sulbactam via intermittent IV bolus. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an allergic reaction? a.decreased blood glucose level b.audible wheezing c.phlebitis at the infusion site d.hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes - CORRECT ANSWERb.audible wheezing A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine subcutaneously for pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication? a.polyuria b.tachypnea c.diarrhea d.hypotension - CORRECT ANSWERd.hypotension A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B via intermittent IV bolus to a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Prime the tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride b. Discard the medication if it is yellow c. Administer the medication over 2 hrs. d. Use gravity flow set. - CORRECT ANSWERc. Administer the medication over 2 hrs. A nurse is assessing a client who is taking sertraline for serotonin syndrome. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to notify the provider? a.weight gain b.sexual dysfunction c.insomnia d.hyperthermia - CORRECT ANSWERd.hyperthermia A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a."I can expect fine hand tremors when taking this medication." b."I can take two aspirin to treat headaches." c."I should avoid dairy products when taking this medication." d."I should not take an antacid within 1 hour of taking this medication." - CORRECT ANSWERd."I should not take an antacid within 1 hour of taking this medication." A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving her first course of doxorubicin to treat ovarian cancer. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations as an indication of toxicity? a.diaphoresis b.respiratory depression c.blurred vision d.dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWERd.dysrhythmias A nurse is administering 4mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hrs. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take? a. Place the remaining half of the pill in the unit-dose package b. Return the remaining medication to the facility's pharmacy c. Store the remaining half of the pill in the automated medication dispensing system. d. dispose of the remaining medications while another nurse observes - CORRECT ANSWERd. dispose of the remaining medications while another nurse observes A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who is to start a new prescription for carbamazepine. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications interacts with carbamazepine? a. Beclomethasone b. Diphenhydramine c. Nicotine transdermal system d. Estrogen-progestin combinations - CORRECT ANSWERd. Estrogen-progestin combinations A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adult clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? Select all that apply. a. Multiple health problems b. Decreased percentage of body fat c. Decreased renal function d. Polypharmacy e. Increased rate of absorption - CORRECT ANSWERa. Multiple health problems c. Decreased renal function d. Polypharmacy A nurse is providing teaching to a client about taking oral acyclovir to treat genital herpes. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching? a. "The acyclovir prevents the spread of the virus to others." b. "The acyclovir helps prevent new breakouts." c. "I should take a stool softener while taking acyclovir." d. "I should stop taking acyclovir if I become pregnant." - CORRECT ANSWERb. "The acyclovir helps prevent new breakouts." A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? a. Drowsiness b. Alopecia c. Tinnitus d. Peripheral edema - CORRECT ANSWERa. Drowsiness A nurse is monitoring laboratory values of a client who has chronic heart failure. The client is receiving digoxin 1mg PO daily. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider? a. BUN level 10 mg/dL b. Potassium 2.3 mE [Show More]

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