ATI Proctored Pharmacology Remediation 2023 LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+

Endocrine Disorders: Identifying Need for Dosage Adjustment of Methimazole - ANSWER 1. The patient taking methimazole may need to increase their dosage if the patient has not gained weight. 2. The patient may need to increase their dosage of methimazole if they are still experiencing anxiety, tachycardia, fever or other signs of hyperthyroidism. 3. The a patient who still has increased levels of T4 may need to increase their dosage of methimazole. Chp 40 pg 527 Substance Use Disorders: Priority Teaching for Varenicline - ANSWER 1. The nurse should teach the client to take varenicline after consuming a meal. 2. The nurse must instruct the patient to notify the provider if they experience nausea, vomiting, insomnia, new-onset depression or suicidal thoughts. 3. The client taking varenicline needs to know to monitor their blood pressure while on this medication. Chp 12 pg 142 Antibiotics Affecting Protein Synthesis: Assessing for Contraindications to Tetracyclines - ANSWER 1. A patient who is on tetracycline and a oral contraceptive should be informed to use another form of birth control. 2. Tetracycline should not be used after the 4th month of pregnancy because it can stain deciduous teeth. 3. Tetracycline needs to be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after any food or supplements containing calcium and magnesium. Chp 45 pg 604