ATI Pharmacology

Nurse contacts a pt's provider on telephone to obtain prescription for pain med. Which of following actions should nurse take? - Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names. The nurse should ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication if the stated name is one the nurse is not familiar with. Nurse in clinic is caring for a pt who is taking aspirin for Tx of arthritis. Nurse should identify which of following findings as indication that pt is beginning to exhibit salicylism? - Tinnitus Tinnitus is a manifestation of aspirin toxicity, also called salicylism. Other manifestations include sweating, headache, and dizziness. Circulating nurse is planning care for pt who is schedule for surgery and has latex allergy. Which of following actions should nurse include in plan of care? - Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet. The nurse should place monitoring devices in a stockinet to prevent direct contact with the client's skin. Nurse is assessing pt who is receiving epoetin alfa to Tx anemia. Which of following findings should nurse monitor? - Increased blood pressure The therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa is an increase in hematocrit levels, which can result in an increase in a client's blood pressure. If the client's hematocrit level rises too rapidly, hypertension and seizures can result. The nurse should monitor the client's blood pressure and ensure hypertension is controlled prior to administering the medication. Nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide to pt. Which of following actions should nurse take prior to administering the med? - Obtain the client's blood pressure. HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic administered to promote urine output and reduce blood pressure and edema. The nurse should obtain the client's blood pressure prior to administration of the medication.