ATI Pharmacology Quiz 1 (from ATI website quizzes/practice exams) Already Passed

TI Pharmacology Quiz 1 (from ATI website quizzes/practice exams) Already Passed A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is schedules to have a contraction stress test (CST). The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications? Oxytocin A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ergotamine tartrate (Ergomar). The nurse should recognize that ergotamine tartrate is indicated for which of the following? Migraine headaches A primary care provider has prescribed 250 mg PO Q6H of a medication for a client. The label reads 50 mg/ml. How many ml should the client receive in a 24 hour period? 20 ml A nurse is taking the medication history on a client who is to receive a first dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin). Which of the following allergies should the nurse report to the primary care provider? Piperacillin sodium A nurse is caring for a client who is to start epoetin alfa (Epogen) for chronic renal failure. The nurse should recognize that the epoetin alfa is used to do which of the following? Treat anemia After taking erythromycin (Erythrocin) PO for 7 days, a client develops oral candidiasis. The nurse should recognize that this is most likely due to which of the following? Superinfection A nurse receives a prescription to increase a procainamide (Pronestyl) IV infusion to 4 mg/min. The IV bag is labeled Pronestyl 2 g in 500 ml D5W. The nurse will adjust the IV pump to what rate? 60 ml/hr A nurse is assessing a client in the clinic who is on tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The nurse should recognize that tamoxifen has which of the following actions? Anti-estrogenic When administering diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil) to a client with ulcerative colitis, the nurse should monitor the client for the development of? Toxic megacolon A nurse should be aware that metoclopramide (Reglan) is contraindicated for a client who? Has an intestinal obstruction When preparing the discharge plan for a client who has been on long term prednisone (Deltasone) therapy, the nurse should be aware that such clients are at risk for which of the following? Stress fractures A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). For which of the following side effects should the nurse instruct the client to discontinue taking the medication? Fever A client is being treated with a 10-day course of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin). Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of this medication? Proteinuria The nurse is caring for a client who has had an acute myocardial infarction. The client is taking chlorothiazide (Diuril) 500 mg and digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following? Muscle weakness A nurse is caring for an older client who has been diagnosed with depression and is prescribed tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate will be ordered prior to starting the client on this medication? ECG (electrocardiogram) The primary care provider has prescribed a continuous enteral feeding of half strength Ensure, which comes in 8 oz cans to begin infusing at 75 ml/hr. How much water should the nurse add to the can of Ensure to complete the health care provider's prescription? 240 ml A nurse is caring for a client taking filgrastim (Neupogen) and is reviewing the client's morning complete blood count (CBC) and differential. In evaluating the client's response to filgrastim, the nurse should review the? Neutrophil count The client is to receive 1 L of Ringer's Lactate (LR) IV over 8 hr. The drip factor on the IV tubing is 10 gtt/ml. What rate should the nurse set the IV to deliver the fluid as prescribed? 21 gtt/min A