Pharm VATI Pre-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
phenytoin. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and
report which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Anxiety
Skin Rash
Diarrhea
Metallic Taste -
correct answer ✅Skin rash
Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic medication used to treat partial
seizures and generalized tonic clonic seizures. Fenton can cause a
rash that can progress to Stevens Johnson syndrome or toxic
epidermal necrolysis. If a rash develops, the client should notify the
provider immediately and stop the use of phenytoin.
2. a nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin and gentamicin
sulfate via iv infusion. which of the following resource should the
nurse consult first regarding medication compatibility ?
a. nurse manager
b. hospital pharmacist
,Pharm VATI Pre-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
c. health care provider
d. medication sales representative -
correct answer ✅b. hospital pharmacist
The greatest risk to the client is injury for medication error.
Therefore the nurse should consult the hospital pharmacist first the
pharmacist will have information about medication, including
adverse effects, recommended dosages, and drug incompatibilities.
3. A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new
prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. I'll rinse my mouth after taking this medication.
B. I'll take this medication when I get in attack
C. I'll take this medication once a day in the evening.
D. I'll use a spacer device when I inhale this medication. -
correct answer ✅C. I'll take this medication once a day in the
evening.
, Pharm VATI Pre-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Monte, Lucas, a Lotry modifier, is used to prevent asthma,
exacerbations. The client should take it on a daily basis, once a day
in the evening.
4. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection
of meperidine to a client. Which of the following is the priority
assessment the nurse should complete?
A. Apical pulse rate
B. Blood pressure
C. Level of consciousness
D. Respiratory rate -
correct answer ✅D. Respiratory rate
(Airway, breathing, and circulation are the priority focus of the
nurse at this time. Meperidine can cause respiratory depression
and the client's respiratory rate should be monitored prior to
administering this medication.)
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and
receives Digoxin daily. Before administering this medication, which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
phenytoin. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and
report which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Anxiety
Skin Rash
Diarrhea
Metallic Taste -
correct answer ✅Skin rash
Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic medication used to treat partial
seizures and generalized tonic clonic seizures. Fenton can cause a
rash that can progress to Stevens Johnson syndrome or toxic
epidermal necrolysis. If a rash develops, the client should notify the
provider immediately and stop the use of phenytoin.
2. a nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin and gentamicin
sulfate via iv infusion. which of the following resource should the
nurse consult first regarding medication compatibility ?
a. nurse manager
b. hospital pharmacist
,Pharm VATI Pre-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
c. health care provider
d. medication sales representative -
correct answer ✅b. hospital pharmacist
The greatest risk to the client is injury for medication error.
Therefore the nurse should consult the hospital pharmacist first the
pharmacist will have information about medication, including
adverse effects, recommended dosages, and drug incompatibilities.
3. A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new
prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. I'll rinse my mouth after taking this medication.
B. I'll take this medication when I get in attack
C. I'll take this medication once a day in the evening.
D. I'll use a spacer device when I inhale this medication. -
correct answer ✅C. I'll take this medication once a day in the
evening.
, Pharm VATI Pre-Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Monte, Lucas, a Lotry modifier, is used to prevent asthma,
exacerbations. The client should take it on a daily basis, once a day
in the evening.
4. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection
of meperidine to a client. Which of the following is the priority
assessment the nurse should complete?
A. Apical pulse rate
B. Blood pressure
C. Level of consciousness
D. Respiratory rate -
correct answer ✅D. Respiratory rate
(Airway, breathing, and circulation are the priority focus of the
nurse at this time. Meperidine can cause respiratory depression
and the client's respiratory rate should be monitored prior to
administering this medication.)
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and
receives Digoxin daily. Before administering this medication, which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
