VATI Pharm, Pharmacology 2019 ATI, RN VATI Pharmacology 2019, Pharmacology ATI Proctored

A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse effect a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following action should the nurse take - CORRECT ANSWER give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric irritation a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy which action should the nurse take - CORRECT ANSWER place monitoring cords and tubes in a stokinette. to avoid exposure to skin which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced ulcer? - CORRECT ANSWER Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the client who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric emptying, transporting more acid into the duodenum. a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for - CORRECT ANSWER to prevent breast cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - CORRECT ANSWER electrolyte imbalances. teaching for pt taking zidovudine - CORRECT ANSWER limit exposure to people who have infections. zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr allopurinol - CORRECT ANSWER decreases the production of uric acid increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine - CORRECT ANSWER agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use what is the nurses immediate priority in post op - CORRECT ANSWER monitor respiratory status adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis - CORRECT ANSWER hypertension acyclovir - CORRECT ANSWER assess for an increase in creatinine. acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster. causes irreversible nephrotoxicity a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what should the nurse report to the HCP - CORRECT ANSWER pt taking ginkgo biloba which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha - CORRECT ANSWER hemoglobin and iron adverse effect of spirinolactone - CORRECT ANSWER muscle weakness pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER edema beclomethasone teaching - CORRECT ANSWER gargle with water after to prevent oral candidias pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s - CORRECT ANSWER diaphoresis abdominal discomfort increased ALT pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception what are adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER break through bleeding antidote for warfarin - CORRECT ANSWER vitamin K if giving IV push dilute and give slowly to prevent cardiovascular collapse pt taking warfarin should have INR of 2-3 paclitaxel for ovarian cancer tx signs and symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER bradycardia ondansetron to control n/v during chemo teaching - CORRECT ANSWER additional meds can be required. contraindication for prescribing pregabalin for diabetic nerve pain - CORRECT ANSWER allergy to gabapentin after giving clonidine instead of the prescribed clonazepam after checking BP what should the nurse do next - CORRECT ANSWER review adverse effects of clonidine which routine dx screen should be done for pt with chronic RA taking hydroxychloroquine - CORRECT ANSWER eye exam anaphylaxis to antibiotic s/s - CORRECT ANSWER angioedema of face, oral cavity, larynx and airway resulting in bronchospasm and decreased airflow oral abulterol what to monitor - CORRECT ANSWER Tachycardia Albuterol is a beta2-agonist, which can cause excessive stimulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle beta cells. Therefore, the nurse should monitor the client for tachycardia and dysrhythmias. contraindication for sumatriptam - CORRECT ANSWER angina pectoris sumatriptan is a vasoconstrictor that can cause angina contraindication for metformin - CORRECT ANSWER alcohol use disorder which med is a common cause of orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER lasix amioderone - CORRECT ANSWER have liver enzyme testing periodically. amioderone is liver toxic report jaundice to HCP what lab do you monitor for heparin - CORRECT ANSWER PTT what lab is important to monitor with corticosteroid - CORRECT ANSWER glucose what adverse effect should be monitored with ipratropium inhaler - CORRECT ANSWER xerostomia - dry mouth teaching for esomeprazole - CORRECT ANSWER take 60 mins before meal whaat do you assess before giving meperdine - CORRECT ANSWER respiratory rate nursing action when giving alteplase - CORRECT ANSWER monitor for change in LOC teaching for cromolyn for asthma - CORRECT ANSWER use med everyday even when you have no symptoms can be taken 3-4 times a day also used 1 hour before exercise to reduce bronchospasm pt taking levodopa carbidopa has tremors and twitching what med should be given - CORRECT ANSWER amantadine pt getting topotecan for ovarian cancer which med is given to control adverse effects of topotecan - CORRECT ANSWER granisetron via transdermal patch antiemetic to control n/v heart rhythm for digoxin - CORRECT ANSWER second degree heart block adverse effect of atenolol - CORRECT ANSWER light headed med for hydromorphone toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER naloxone med for alcohol withdrawl - CORRECT ANSWER diazepam adverse effect of long term prednisone use - CORRECT ANSWER osteoporosis which lab does nurse monitor for -statins - CORRECT ANSWER ALT at risk for liver damage didanosine therapy use - CORRECT ANSWER HIV expected outcome of mannitol - CORRECT ANSWER improved UO Tamoxifen side effects - CORRECT ANSWER monitor calcium level at risk for hypercalcemia monitor for pulmonary emboli get routine eye exams hot flashes therapeutic effect of somatropin - CORRECT ANSWER monitor height monthly treats growth hormone deficiency haloperidol adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER can expereicne EPS parkinsonism