ATI pharm proctored exam 2020 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: Correct Answer: providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals. Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is the rationale? Correct Answer: Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same time. Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: Correct Answer: can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost always fatal. The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is: Correct Answer: narcan. The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: Correct Answer: thromboembolism. When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: Correct Answer: higher dose needed to achieve same effect. Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: Correct Answer: Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the osmotic diuretic mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early adverse effect of mannitol? Correct Answer: Bounding pulse Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers: Correct Answer: are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a prescription for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug? Correct Answer: One hour before the flight Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is allergic to penicillin. Why is this important to assess? Correct Answer: A client who is allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to cephalosporins. The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children? Correct Answer: Tetracyclines In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections. Which drug should be readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic reaction? Correct Answer: Epinephrine Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: Correct Answer: decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water.