ATI Pharmacology - Post-Assessment Assignment 2022/2023 Graded A+

Identify three (3) adverse effects for the antibiotic imipenem/cilastatin. - ANSWER-Allergy/hypersensitivityCross sensitivity to penicillin or cephalosporinsNausea, vomiting, diarrheaSuprainfection(Pharmacology RM Chapter 38) The nurse is reviewing the client's medication record and notices she has recently been prescribed nitrofurantoin. The nurse knows that the medication is prescribed for which of the following reason? Allergy symptoms Recurrent urinary tract infections Skin infections Nausea and vomiting - ANSWER-Nitrofurantoin is a broad spectrum urinary antiseptic used to treat acute UTI's and a prophylaxis for recurrent lower UTI's. It is not used for the other conditions. (Pharmacology RM Chapter 40) The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who has guaifenesin prescribed. The client asks the nurse "what is the syrup for." How will the nurse respond to reinforcing teaching points regarding this medication therapy? - ANSWER-Reinforcing Teaching of Medication Therapy: Guaifenesin (Mucinex) will not suppress your cough. Guaifenesin promotes increased cough production through increasing mucous secretion. These actions allow clients to decrease chest congestion by coughing out secretions. Although guaifenesin is available as an expectorant alone, it most often is combined with antitussives (either opioid or nonopioid), or a decongestant for treating symptoms of colds, allergic or nonallergic rhinitis, or for cough caused by lower respiratory disorders.(Pharmacology RM Chapter 17) A client is being discharged with a new prescription of zolpidem. The nurse reinforces which of the following teaching points about zolpidem with the client?Should be taken on a full stomach to prevent GI upsetShould be taken at least one hour before bed to allow time for the medication to work Should be increased as needed to ensure proper rest Should be avoided when driving is required due to daytime drowsiness - ANSWER-This medication can cause daytime drowsiness.Activities requiring alertness should be avoided until response to medication is known. Ambien should be taken on an empty stomach for rapid absorption; should be taken immediately before bed since it has a rapid onset and it should be taken as directed without increasing due to habit forming potential.(Pharmacology RM Chapter 15) A client is prescribed digoxin in the management of heart failure. List three (3) clinical manifestations of digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER-Toxicity of Digoxin:Fatigue and weaknessNausea and vomitingAbdominal painVision changes such as diplopia, blurred vision, yellow-green or white halos around objectDysrhythmiasMaintain therapeutic