Virtual ATI: Pharmacology Therapies QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS TESTED AND VERIFIED, SATISFACTION GUA, Exams for Nursing

A client with a digoxin level of 2.4 ng/ml has a heart rate of 39. The health care provider prescribes atropine sulfate. Which of the following best describes the intended action of atropine for this client? A. To reduce peristalsis and urinary bladder tone. b. To accelerate the heart rate by interfering with vagal impulses. c. To dry oral and tracheobronchial secretions. d. To stimulate the SA node and sympathetic fibers to increase the rate. Correct Answer To accelerate the heart rate by interfering with vagal impulses Atropine accelerates the heart rate by interfering with vagal impulses. It is given IVP at doses of 0.5mg to 1.0mg per dose; every 3 to 5 minutes; up to 2.0mg. Doses less than 0.5mg may cause a paradoxical slowing of the heart rate. When Atropine is given to a client with history of an MI it should be used with great caution; increasing the heart rate also increases myocardial oxygen consumption! A client is prescribed digoxin 1mg by mouth QID. The client states that the objects in his room have a yellowish tinge and he is nauseated. Select the most appropriate nursing action at this time. a. Count the apical pulse; if it is regular and above 60, administer the drug as ordered. b. Administer the medication and observe the client for further nausea. c. Hold the drug and call the health care provider. d. Hold the medication and count the apical pulse before the next dose is to be given. Correct Answer Hold the drug and call the health care provider client is showing signs of digitalis toxicity. The most appropriate action is to hold the drug and call the health care provider. Severe arrhythmia may develop if action is not taken A client diagnosed with preterm labor has been prescribed nifedipine. The client asks the nurse why this particular medication has been prescribed. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct? a. To decrease the intensity of your pain b. To relax your muscles of your uterus c. To lower your blood pressure d. To promote development of your baby's lungs Correct Answer To relax your muscles of your uterus