ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Q&A Solved update 2022

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Q&A Solved update 2022 An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: - ANS-providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals. Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is the rationale? - ANS-Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same time. Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: - ANS-can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost always fatal. The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is: - ANS-narcan. The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: - ANS-thromboembolism. When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: - ANS-higher dose needed to achieve same effect. Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: - ANS-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? - ANS-Bounding pulse Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers: - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-Epinephrine Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: - ANS-decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water. CONTINUES...