RN ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2024 questions and answers

Anaphylactic reaction - ANSWERS Severe allergic reaction to a medication or substance 0.9% sodium chloride - ANSWERS Isotonic solution used to replace fluids and maintain hydration Diphenhydramine - ANSWERS Antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions Elevate legs and feet - ANSWERS Positioning to improve blood flow and reduce swelling Epinephrine - ANSWERS Emergency medication used to treat severe allergic reactions Sertraline - ANSWERS Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety St. John's Wort - ANSWERS Herbal supplement that can interact with sertraline and decrease its effectiveness Ginger root - ANSWERS Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline Black cohosh - ANSWERS Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline Coenzyme Q10 - ANSWERS Supplement that does not interact with sertraline Lisinopril - ANSWERS Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure Bradycardia - ANSWERS Abnormally slow heart rate Hypokalemia - ANSWERS Low potassium levels in the blood Tinnitus - ANSWERS Ringing in the ears Hypotension - ANSWERS Low blood pressure Heparin - ANSWERS Anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots PPT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) - ANSWERS Blood test to monitor the effectiveness of heparin therapy Increased pulse rate - ANSWERS Elevated heart rate Incident report - ANSWERS Form used to document medication errors or other adverse events Morphine - ANSWERS Opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain Pruritus - ANSWERS Itching, often a side effect of morphine Cough - ANSWERS Common side effect of morphine Tachypnea - ANSWERS Rapid breathing Digoxin - ANSWERS Cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation Apical heart rate - ANSWERS Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart Medication package - ANSWERS Container holding the medication Wristband - ANSWERS Identification band worn by the client Medication administration record - ANSWERS Document used to record medication administration Acetaminophen - ANSWERS Fever reducer and pain reliever Alcohol use disorder - ANSWERS Excessive alcohol consumption Chronic kidney disease - ANSWERS Progressive loss of kidney function Hepatitis B vaccine - ANSWERS Vaccine to prevent hepatitis B infection Diabetes mellitus - ANSWERS Chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels Heart failure - ANSWERS Condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs Furosemide - ANSWERS Loop diuretic used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure Encourage client to dangle legs - ANSWERS Instruct the client to sit with legs hanging down from a chair Foods low in sodium - ANSWERS Dietary options with reduced salt content