ATI Pharmacology Proctored exam review 2022/2023

ATI Pharmacology Proctored exam review 2022/2023 A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has received a liver transplant and has a prescription to transition from cyclosporine to tacrolimus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take both the medications together for 72hr and then stop taking the cyclosporine B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus C. Alternate taking the medications for 48hr and then take only the tacrolimus D. If adverse reactions to the tacrolimus occur stop taking it and restart the cyclosporine - (Correct Answer) B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and is scheduled for cardioversion. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for this procedure? A. Amlodipine B. Diltiazem C. Nifedipine D. Lidocaine - (Correct Answer) B. Diltiazem A nurse is planning to administer diltiazem via IV bolus to a client who has atrial fibrillation. When assessing the client, the nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a contraindication to administration of diltiazem? A. Hypotension B. Tachycardia C. Decreased level of consciousness D. History of diuretic use - (Correct Answer) A. Hypotension A nurse is caring for a client who has bronchitis and a prescription for a mucolytic agent. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this type of medication? A Fluid Overload B. Bronchospasm C. Electrolyte imbalance D. Tachycardia - (Correct Answer) B. Bronchospasm A nurse is teaching a client about the proper placement of a nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I'll apply the patch over areas of my body with little fatty tissue B. I can place the patch on any area of my body without hair. C. I'll put the patch on the same site as the previous patch D. I have to apply the patch directly over my heart. - (Correct Answer) B. I can place the patch on any area of my body without hair. A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 100 mg IM to a client who has a BMI of 23. Which of the following needle lengths should the nurse use to administer the medication? A. 1/2 in B. 1 1/2 in C. 2 1/2 in D. 3 in - (Correct Answer) B. 1 1/2 in