ATI Pharm CMS 100 % VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023//2024

ATI Pharm CMS 100 % VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023//2024 A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication and notify the provider? a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). The client’s potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L. For which of the following medication interaction is the client at risk? a. Toxic levels of furosemide b. Toxic levels of digoxin c. Sub-therapeutic levels of furosemide d. Sub-therapeutic levels of digoxin b. Toxic levels of digoxin Propranolol (Inderal) is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following conditions? a. Asthma b. Diabetes c. Angina d. Dementia a. Asthma A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a prescription for verapamil (Calan). Which of the following statements by the clients indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I should increase the amount of fiber in my diet since the medication causes constipation.” b. “I should eliminate grapefruit juice from my diet while taking verapamil.” c. “I should decrease the amount of calcium in my diet while taking the medication.” d. I should take the medication with food if it causes an upset stomach.” c. “I should decrease the amount of calcium in my diet while taking the medication.” A nurse is caring for a client with prescription for nifedipine (Procardia) to treat angina pectoris. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings? a. Weight loss b. Reflex tachycardia c. Grand mal seizures d. Urinary Retention b. Reflex tachycardia A nurse is caring for a clien