ATI Pharmacology Quiz 1 quizzes 2023/2024

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is schedules to have a contraction stress test (CST). The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications? - answersOxytocin A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ergotamine tartrate (Ergomar). The nurse should recognize that ergotamine tartrate is indicated for which of the following? - answersMigraine headaches A primary care provider has prescribed 250 mg PO Q6H of a medication for a client. The label reads 50 mg/ml. How many ml should the client receive in a 24 hour period? - answers20 ml A nurse is taking the medication history on a client who is to receive a first dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin). Which of the following allergies should the nurse report to the primary care provider? - answersPiperacillin sodium A nurse is caring for a client who is to start epoetin alfa (Epogen) for chronic renal failure. The nurse should recognize that the epoetin alfa is used to do which of the following? - answersTreat anemia After taking erythromycin (Erythrocin) PO for 7 days, a client develops oral candidiasis. The nurse should recognize that this is most likely due to which of the following? - answersSuperinfection A nurse receives a prescription to increase a procainamide (Pronestyl) IV infusion to 4 mg/min. The IV bag is labeled Pronestyl 2 g in 500 ml D5W. The nurse will adjust the IV pump to what rate? - answers60 ml/hr A nurse is assessing a client in the clinic who is on tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The nurse should recognize that tamoxifen has which of the following actions? - answersAnti-estrogenic When administering diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil) to a client with ulcerative colitis, the nurse should monitor the client for the development of? - answersToxic megacolon A nurse should be aware that metoclopramide (Reglan) is contraindicated for a client who? - answersHas an intestinal obstruction When preparing the discharge plan for a client who has been on long term prednisone (Deltasone) therapy, the nurse should be aware that such clients are at risk for which of the following? - answersStress fractures A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). For which of the following side effects should the nurse instruct the client to discontinue taking the medication? - answersFever A client is being treated with a 10-day course of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin). Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of this medication? - answersProteinuria The nurse is caring for a client who has had an acute myocardial infarction. The client is taking chlorothiazide (Diuril) 500 mg and digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following? - answersMuscle weakness A nurse is caring for an older client who has been diagnosed with depression and is prescribed tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate will be ordered prior to starting the client on this medication? - answersECG (electrocardiogram) The primary care provider has prescribed a continuous enteral feeding of half strength Ensure, which comes in 8 oz cans to begin infusing at 75 ml/hr. How much water should the nurse add to the can of Ensure to complete the health care provider's prescription? - answers240 ml A nurse is caring for a client taking filgrastim (Neupogen) and is reviewing the client's morning complete blood count (CBC) and differential. In evaluating the client's response to filgrastim, the nurse should review the? - answersNeutrophil count The client is to receive 1 L of Ringer's Lactate (LR) IV over 8 hr. The drip factor on the IV tubing is 10 gtt/ml. What rate should the nurse set the IV to deliver the fluid as prescribed? - answers21 gtt/min A nurse is reviewing the admission prescriptions for a client who has just been admitted from the emergency room with a prescription for clopidogrel (Plavix). Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan to implement? - answersBleeding A nurse if preparing to administer a morphine sulfate IV to a client for pain. The nurse should expect the onset of pain relief for the client to take place in? - answers10-15 minutes A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) at bedtime to help promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following? - answersConfusion A client has been taking isoniazid (INH) and rifampin (Rifadin) for 3 weeks after being diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The client calls the clinic to report that his urine is a reddish orange color. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - answers"Rifampin may turn all body fluids orange-red. This is a harmless side effect." A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who is prescribed valproic acid (Depakene) for seizures. The nurse instructs the parents that it will be necessary for the child to return to the clinic in 2 weeks to have which of the following diagnostic tests performed (SATA)? - answersPlatelet function Aspartate aminotransferase (ASTL) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin IV therapy. The morning aPTT is 90 seconds (control of 26). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - answersTurn off the infusion A nurse is caring for a client receiving heparin for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis. The nurse correctly delivers the heparin by? - answersUsing the subcutaneous sites in the abdomen A client who is taking chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Throazine) is experiencing extreme restlessness and involuntary movements. To treat these side effects, the nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications? - answersAmantadine (Symetrel) A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer for a headache? - answersAcetaminophen (Tylenol)