Pharmacology Best Practice, Study Guide, Best Resource
Answers: Ask the client to look up at the ceiling. • Drop the medication into the center of the client's conjunctival sac. • Instruct the client to close her eye
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Pharmacology Best Practice, Study Guide, Best Resource
Answers: Ask the client to look up at the ceiling. • Drop the medication into the center of the client's conjunctival sac. • Instruct the client to close her eye gently after instillation.
Answers: • Liver failure • Concurrent use of medication the same pathway metabolizes
Answer: The statement that indicates the client understands the instructions for transdermal patches is: • I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair.
Answer: The correct action the nurse should take to verify the trough level of the client's medication is: • Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication
Answer: The actions a nurse should take in following legal practice guidelines when preparing a client's medications are: • Maintain skill competency. • Monitor for adverse effects. • Safeguard medications. • Identify the client's diagnosis.
Answer: The nurse should identify a prescription for "Lisinopril 10 mg PO once every day" as a Routine prescription.
Answer: The nurse should identify distended neck veins as a manifestation of fluid volume excess.
Answer: The finding that should indicate to the nurse that the treatment for hyponatremia with a hypertonic solution is effective is improved cognition.
Answer: The nurse should include the instruction: Remove the patch prior to going to bed.
The nurse should report Potassium 5.2 mEq/L to the provider.
The outcome that indicates the client is adhering to the medication regimen is: The client has a negative sputum culture.
The next action the nurse should take is: Administer epinephrine IM
The nurse should instruct a client taking sertraline to avoid St. John's Wort.
For a client with heart failure who has a new prescription for Lisinopril, the nurse should monitor for Hypotension.
The nurse should monitor the client for increased pulse rate.
The nurse should recognize that the nurse who identifies the error is responsible for completing an incident report.
The nurse should monitor the client for Pruritus.
Answer: 1. Obtain the client's apical heart rate 2. Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration record 3. Remove the medication from the dispensing system 4. Open the medication package 5. Document administration of the medication
The nurse should use the Nondominant dorsal venous arch.
The nurse should identify Alcohol use disorder as a contraindication for receiving acetaminophen.
The nurse should first notify the provider of the client's weight gain.
The nurse should monitor for Urticaria as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection.
The nurse should include the instruction: Keep the tablets at room temperature in their original glass bottle.
The statement by the client that indicates an understanding of the teaching is: I will need to have blood levels drawn.
The nurse should first inject air into the NPH vial.
The nurse should insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in) from the umbilicus.
The finding that indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction is Laryngeal edema.
The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to perform medication reconciliation for a client who is transferal to a step-down unit.
The laboratory value that indicates the treatment has been effective is LDL 120 mg/dL.
The nurse should transcribe the prescription as: Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain.
The nurse should apply a warm moist compress.
The nurse should include the statement: Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication.
The nurse should identify increased respiratory rate as a therapeutic effect of naloxone.
The nurse should identify increased respiratory rate as a therapeutic effect of naloxone.
The priority client information for the nurse to report to the provider is: The client has a history of a severe penicillin allergy.
The nurse should prepare to administer Calcium gluconate.
The finding that should indicate to the nurse that the ondansetron has been effective is: Client reports a decrease in nausea.
The nurse manager should include the information: Respiratory depression decreases as opioid tolerance develops.
The nurse should identify that Estrogen-progestin combination interacts with carbamazepine
The medication that puts the client at risk for developing hearing loss is Gentamicin.
Options: • Shake the device prior to administration. • A spacer will make it easier to use the device. • Rinse your child's mouth following administration.
The nurse should include the instruction: "You will need liver function tests before beginning therapy."
The nurse should elevate the extremity.
The nurse should expect an Increase in BP.
Options: • Polypharmacy • Multiple health problems • Decreased renal function
The nurse should report the laboratory value of Creatinine 2.5 mg/dL to the provider.
An ePTT of 90 seconds warrants an incident report.
The nurse should expect to administer fentanyl transmucosal for breakthrough pain.
The nurse should identify constipation as a manifestation of hypercalcemia
The primary reason the nurse should clarify this prescription is that the potassium infusion rate is too rapid.
The nurse should report Potassium 2.9 mEq/L to the provider.
The nurse should document this as an expected finding.
The nurse should check the client's glucose level.
The appropriate action for the nurse is to dispose of the remaining medication while another nurse observes.
The nurse should use the FACES pain scale when assessing a 4-year-old child for pain.
The nurse should expect to administer a medication in the class that "Colerain" might represent, which would be for high cholesterol.
The most critical finding that the nurse should notify the provider about is the client reporting dizziness upon standing, as it indicates a potential for orthostatic hypotension due to diuresis.
The nurse should include the instruction to not drink beverages while sucking on a nicotine lozenge when teaching about nicotine replacement options.
The nurse should use a central venous access device for TPN administration.
The nurse should identify oliguria as an indication of fluid volume deficit.
The total bilirubin 1.5 mg/dL is the only value that is slightly elevated and outside the standard normal limits, warranting notification to the provider for further evaluation.
The nurse should assess the client for hyponatremia due to the increased risk of lithium toxicity with fluid and sodium loss from exercise.
Answer is Hypotension
The nurse should identify that raloxifene is used to treat osteoporosis.
Answer is Avoid caffeinated beverages
Answer is Inject air into the NPH vial
Answer is Sit upright for at least 30 mines after taking the medication
THE END
ATI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM-LATEST VERSION
Answers: Ask the client to look up at the ceiling. • Drop the medication into the center of the client's conjunctival sac. • Instruct the client to close her eye gently after instillation.
Answers: • Liver failure • Concurrent use of medication the same pathway metabolizes
Answer: The statement that indicates the client understands the instructions for transdermal patches is: • I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair.
Answer: The correct action the nurse should take to verify the trough level of the client's medication is: • Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication
Answer: The actions a nurse should take in following legal practice guidelines when preparing a client's medications are: • Maintain skill competency. • Monitor for adverse effects. • Safeguard medications. • Identify the client's diagnosis.
Answer: The nurse should identify a prescription for "Lisinopril 10 mg PO once every day" as a Routine prescription.
Answer: The nurse should identify distended neck veins as a manifestation of fluid volume excess.
Answer: The finding that should indicate to the nurse that the treatment for hyponatremia with a hypertonic solution is effective is improved cognition.
Answer: The nurse should include the instruction: Remove the patch prior to going to bed.
The nurse should report Potassium 5.2 mEq/L to the provider.
The outcome that indicates the client is adhering to the medication regimen is: The client has a negative sputum culture.
The next action the nurse should take is: Administer epinephrine IM
The nurse should instruct a client taking sertraline to avoid St. John's Wort.
For a client with heart failure who has a new prescription for Lisinopril, the nurse should monitor for Hypotension.
The nurse should monitor the client for increased pulse rate.
The nurse should recognize that the nurse who identifies the error is responsible for completing an incident report.
The nurse should monitor the client for Pruritus.
Answer: 1. Obtain the client's apical heart rate 2. Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration record 3. Remove the medication from the dispensing system 4. Open the medication package 5. Document administration of the medication
The nurse should use the Nondominant dorsal venous arch.
The nurse should identify Alcohol use disorder as a contraindication for receiving acetaminophen.
The nurse should first notify the provider of the client's weight gain.
The nurse should monitor for Urticaria as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection.
The nurse should include the instruction: Keep the tablets at room temperature in their original glass bottle.
The statement by the client that indicates an understanding of the teaching is: I will need to have blood levels drawn.
The nurse should first inject air into the NPH vial.
The nurse should insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in) from the umbilicus.
The finding that indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction is Laryngeal edema.
The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to perform medication reconciliation for a client who is transferal to a step-down unit.
The laboratory value that indicates the treatment has been effective is LDL 120 mg/dL.
The nurse should transcribe the prescription as: Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain.
The nurse should apply a warm moist compress.
The nurse should include the statement: Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication.
The nurse should identify increased respiratory rate as a therapeutic effect of naloxone.
The priority client information for the nurse to report to the provider is: The client has a history of a severe penicillin allergy.
The nurse should prepare to administer Calcium gluconate.
The finding that should indicate to the nurse that the ondansetron has been effective is: Client reports a decrease in nausea.
The nurse manager should include the information: Respiratory depression decreases as opioid tolerance develops.
The nurse should identify that Estrogen-progestin combination interacts with carbamazepine
The medication that puts the client at risk for developing hearing loss is Gentamicin.
Options: • Shake the device prior to administration. • A spacer will make it easier to use the device. • Rinse your child's mouth following administration.
The nurse should include the instruction: "You will need liver function tests before beginning therapy."
The nurse should elevate the extremity.
The nurse should expect an Increase in BP.
Options: • Polypharmacy • Multiple health problems • Decreased renal function
The nurse should report the laboratory value of Creatinine 2.5 mg/dL to the provider.
An ePTT of 90 seconds warrants an incident report.
The nurse should expect to administer fentanyl transmucosal for breakthrough pain.
The nurse should identify constipation as a manifestation of hypercalcemia
The primary reason the nurse should clarify this prescription is that the potassium infusion rate is too rapid.
The nurse should report Potassium 2.9 mEq/L to the provider.
The nurse should document this as an expected finding.
The nurse should check the client's glucose level.
The appropriate action for the nurse is to dispose of the remaining medication while another nurse observes.
The nurse should use the FACES pain scale when assessing a 4-year-old child for pain.
The nurse should expect to administer a medication in the class that "Colerain" might represent, which would be for high cholesterol.
The most critical finding that the nurse should notify the provider about is the client reporting dizziness upon standing, as it indicates a potential for orthostatic hypotension due to diuresis.
The nurse should include the instruction to not drink beverages while sucking on a nicotine lozenge when teaching about nicotine replacement options.
The nurse should use a central venous access device for TPN administration.
The nurse should identify oliguria as an indication of fluid volume deficit.
The total bilirubin 1.5 mg/dL is the only value that is slightly elevated and outside the standard normal limits, warranting notification to the provider for further evaluation.
The nurse should assess the client for hyponatremia due to the increased risk of lithium toxicity with fluid and sodium loss from exercise.
Answer is Hypotension
The nurse should identify that raloxifene is used to treat osteoporosis.
Answer is Avoid caffeinated beverages
Answer is Inject air into the NPH vial
Answer is Sit upright for at least 30 mines after taking the medication
THE END
ATI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM-LATEST VERSION
Answers: Ask the client to look up at the ceiling. • Drop the medication into the center of the client's conjunctival sac. • Instruct the client to close her eye gently after instillation.
Answers: • Liver failure • Concurrent use of medication the same pathway metabolizes
Answer: The statement that indicates the client understands the instructions for transdermal patches is: • I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair.
Answer: The correct action the nurse should take to verify the trough level of the client's medication is: • Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication
Answer: The actions a nurse should take in following legal practice guidelines when preparing a client's medications are: • Maintain skill competency. • Monitor for adverse effects. • Safeguard medications. • Identify the client's diagnosis.
Answer: The nurse should identify a prescription for "Lisinopril 10 mg PO once every day" as a Routine prescription.
Answer: The nurse should identify distended neck veins as a manifestation of fluid volume excess.
Answer: The finding that should indicate to the nurse that the treatment for hyponatremia with a hypertonic solution is effective is improved cognition.
Answer: The nurse should include the instruction: Remove the patch prior to going to bed.
The nurse should report Potassium 5.2 mEq/L to the provider.
The outcome that indicates the client is adhering to the medication regimen is: The client has a negative sputum culture.
The next action the nurse should take is: Administer epinephrine IM
The nurse should instruct a client taking sertraline to avoid St. John's Wort.
For a client with heart failure who has a new prescription for Lisinopril, the nurse should monitor for Hypotension.
The nurse should monitor the client for increased pulse rate.
The nurse should recognize that the nurse who identifies the error is responsible for completing an incident report.
The nurse should monitor the client for Pruritus.
Answer: 1. Obtain the client's apical heart rate 2. Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration record 3. Remove the medication from the dispensing system 4. Open the medication package 5. Document administration of the medication
The nurse should use the Nondominant dorsal venous arch.
The nurse should identify Alcohol use disorder as a contraindication for receiving acetaminophen.
The nurse should first notify the provider of the client's weight gain.
The nurse should monitor for Urticaria as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection.
The nurse should include the instruction: Keep the tablets at room temperature in their original glass bottle.
The statement by the client that indicates an understanding of the teaching is: I will need to have blood levels drawn.
The nurse should first inject air into the NPH vial.
The nurse should insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in) from the umbilicus.
The finding that indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction is Laryngeal edema.
The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to perform medication reconciliation for a client who is transferal to a step-down unit.
The laboratory value that indicates the treatment has been effective is LDL 120 mg/dL.
The nurse should transcribe the prescription as: Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain.
The nurse should apply a warm moist compress.
The nurse should include the statement: Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication.
The nurse should identify increased respiratory rate as a therapeutic effect of naloxone.
The priority client information for the nurse to report to the provider is: The client has a history of a severe penicillin allergy.
The nurse should prepare to administer Calcium gluconate.
The finding that should indicate to the nurse that the ondansetron has been effective is: Client reports a decrease in nausea.
The nurse manager should include the information: Respiratory depression decreases as opioid tolerance develops.
The nurse should identify that Estrogen-progestin combination interacts with carbamazepine
The medication that puts the client at risk for developing hearing loss is Gentamicin.
Options: • Shake the device prior to administration. • A spacer will make it easier to use the device. • Rinse your child's mouth following administration.
The nurse should include the instruction: "You will need liver function tests before beginning therapy."
The nurse should elevate the extremity.
The nurse should expect an Increase in BP.
Options: • Polypharmacy • Multiple health problems • Decreased renal function
The nurse should report the laboratory value of Creatinine 2.5 mg/dL to the provider.
An ePTT of 90 seconds warrants an incident report.
The nurse should expect to administer fentanyl transmucosal for breakthrough pain.
The nurse should identify constipation as a manifestation of hypercalcemia
The primary reason the nurse should clarify this prescription is that the potassium infusion rate is too rapid.
The nurse should report Potassium 2.9 mEq/L to the provider.
The nurse should document this as an expected finding.
The nurse should check the client's glucose level.
The appropriate action for the nurse is to dispose of the remaining medication while another nurse observes.
The nurse should use the FACES pain scale when assessing a 4-year-old child for pain.
The nurse should expect to administer a medication in the class that "Colerain" might represent, which would be for high cholesterol.
The most critical finding that the nurse should notify the provider about is the client reporting dizziness upon standing, as it indicates a potential for orthostatic hypotension due to diuresis.
The nurse should include the instruction to not drink beverages while sucking on a nicotine lozenge when teaching about nicotine replacement options.
The nurse should use a central venous access device for TPN administration.
The nurse should identify oliguria as an indication of fluid volume deficit.
The total bilirubin 1.5 mg/dL is the only value that is slightly elevated and outside the standard normal limits, warranting notification to the provider for further evaluation.
The nurse should assess the client for hyponatremia due to the increased risk of lithium toxicity with fluid and sodium loss from exercise.
Answer is Hypotension
The nurse should identify that raloxifene is used to treat osteoporosis.
Answer is Avoid caffeinated beverages
Answer is Inject air into the NPH vial
Answer is Sit upright for at least 30 mines after taking the medication
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