PN VATI PHARMACOLOGY 2020 completed for LEARN
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1. ATROPINE.: A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a myasthenia
gravis and is experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Which of the following medications should
the nurse expect the RN to administer?
Bethanechol
Propranolol
Atropine
Epinephrine
2.Sodium: A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan
to monitor for potential adverse effects?
Prothrombin Time
Hematocrit Sodium
Potassium
3. Muscle weakness: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription
for rosuvastatin to treat high cholesterol levels. For which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider immediately?
Muscle weakness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Insomnia
4. "I will check the label on the client's medication three times before admin-
istering it.": A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding safe
procedures for medication administration. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will identify the client by verifying the client's name using the room number." "I
can administer antibiotics 1 hour before the scheduled time."
"I will check the label on the client's medication three times before administering it." "I
will leave the client's medication at the client's bedside."
5.ANSWER: 58 gtt/min.
Rationale: 350mL divided by 60 minutes times drop factor of 10 = 58.333: A nurse is
preparing to administer Lactated Ringer's solution 350 mL to infuse over 1
, PN VATI PHARMACOLOGY 2020 completed for LEARN
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hr. The drop factor of the tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion
to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round answer to the nearest whole number.)
6. Naloxone: A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving morphine to
relieve post-operative pain. The client's respiratory rate is 9/min. The nurse should notify
the provider and expect a stat prescription for which of the following medications?
Naloxone
Glucagon
Flumazenil
Protamine
7. Hunger: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for
insulin. The client is taking propranolol. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for
which of the following findings as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing
Sleep disturbance
Hunger
8. 1 cup baked potatoes: A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is
taking furosemide. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best
source of potassium?
1 cup baked potatoes 1
cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh watermelon
1 cup raw chopped cabbage
9. "I should notify my provider if I develop numbness in my feet.": A nurse is
reinforcing teaching with a client who has been prescribed isoniazid. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I should expect my urine to turn reddish in color."
"I will have a skin test to determine when I am no longer contagious." "I
should notify my provider if I develop numbness in my feet."
"I should expect to take this medication for 6 weeks."
10. Administering IV flumazenil: A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has
oral benzodiazepine toxicity. The client has an IV infusing and is nonresponsive. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse anticipate first?
Mode
1. ATROPINE.: A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a myasthenia
gravis and is experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Which of the following medications should
the nurse expect the RN to administer?
Bethanechol
Propranolol
Atropine
Epinephrine
2.Sodium: A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan
to monitor for potential adverse effects?
Prothrombin Time
Hematocrit Sodium
Potassium
3. Muscle weakness: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription
for rosuvastatin to treat high cholesterol levels. For which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider immediately?
Muscle weakness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Insomnia
4. "I will check the label on the client's medication three times before admin-
istering it.": A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding safe
procedures for medication administration. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will identify the client by verifying the client's name using the room number." "I
can administer antibiotics 1 hour before the scheduled time."
"I will check the label on the client's medication three times before administering it." "I
will leave the client's medication at the client's bedside."
5.ANSWER: 58 gtt/min.
Rationale: 350mL divided by 60 minutes times drop factor of 10 = 58.333: A nurse is
preparing to administer Lactated Ringer's solution 350 mL to infuse over 1
, PN VATI PHARMACOLOGY 2020 completed for LEARN
Mode
hr. The drop factor of the tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion
to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round answer to the nearest whole number.)
6. Naloxone: A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving morphine to
relieve post-operative pain. The client's respiratory rate is 9/min. The nurse should notify
the provider and expect a stat prescription for which of the following medications?
Naloxone
Glucagon
Flumazenil
Protamine
7. Hunger: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for
insulin. The client is taking propranolol. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for
which of the following findings as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing
Sleep disturbance
Hunger
8. 1 cup baked potatoes: A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is
taking furosemide. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best
source of potassium?
1 cup baked potatoes 1
cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh watermelon
1 cup raw chopped cabbage
9. "I should notify my provider if I develop numbness in my feet.": A nurse is
reinforcing teaching with a client who has been prescribed isoniazid. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I should expect my urine to turn reddish in color."
"I will have a skin test to determine when I am no longer contagious." "I
should notify my provider if I develop numbness in my feet."
"I should expect to take this medication for 6 weeks."
10. Administering IV flumazenil: A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has
oral benzodiazepine toxicity. The client has an IV infusing and is nonresponsive. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse anticipate first?
