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1. A. urinary health promotion
Saw palmetto is used primarily for manifestations related to prostatic con- ditions,
such as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Its effectiveness has not been
scientifically proven, however. The nurse should teach the client to check with the
provider about interactions between saw palmetto and other medications.: A nurse is
assessing a client who reports using several herbal and vitamin supplements daily,
including saw palmetto. The nurse should recognize that saw palmetto is a supplement
used by clients to elicit which of the following therapeutic effects
A. urinary health promotion
B. immune system stimulation
C. decreased leg pain from arterial disease
D.prevention of nausea caused by motion sickness
2. a. Reye's syndrome: A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about
medications. The nurse
should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection due
to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?
a. Reye's syndrome
b.Visual disturbances
c. Diabetes mellitus
d.Wilm's tumor
3. c. Promotes RBC production: A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has
chronic kidney failure with an AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for
epoetin alfa. Which of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
b.Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils
4. d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics): A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer
disease and reports a headache. Which of the following medications should the nurse
plan to administer?
a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
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b.Naproxen (NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin (NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics)
5. c. Bleeding: A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Insomnia
b.Hypotension
c. Bleeding
d. Constipation
6. c. Piperacillin: A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindi- cations
to ceftriaxone. The nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the following
medications as contraindication to ceftriaxone?
a. Gentamicin
b.Clindamycin
c. Piperacillin
d. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethroprim
7. b. Intestinal obstruction: A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about
metoclopramide. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following
conditions is a
contraindication to this medication?
a. Hyperthyroidism
b.Intestinal obstruction
c. Glaucoma
d. Low blood pressure
8. a. Amantadine: A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for
chlorpromazine to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is
experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications
should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Amantadine
b.Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
d. Hydroxyzine (Antihistamine)
9. d. Tachycardia: A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is
experiencing anaphylaxis.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Hypotension
b.Hyperthermia
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c. Hypoglycemia
d.Tachycardia
10.d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange color.: A
nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription for
phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates the need for further teaching?
a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b.The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid of the
infections.
c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange color.
11.d. Dizziness: A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for
zolpidem at bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for
which of the following
adverse effects?
a. Ecchymosis
b.Decreased urine output
c. Increased blood pressure
d. Dizziness
12.c. Levothyroxine: A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports
fatigue and cold intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a
prescription for which of
the following medications?
a. Methimazole
b.Somatropin
c. Levothyroxine
d. Propylthiouracil
13.d. Take the hydrochlorothiazide in the morning.: A nurse is providing teaching to a
client who has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide 50mg po daily to treat hypertension. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
2019
1. A. urinary health promotion
Saw palmetto is used primarily for manifestations related to prostatic con- ditions,
such as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Its effectiveness has not been
scientifically proven, however. The nurse should teach the client to check with the
provider about interactions between saw palmetto and other medications.: A nurse is
assessing a client who reports using several herbal and vitamin supplements daily,
including saw palmetto. The nurse should recognize that saw palmetto is a supplement
used by clients to elicit which of the following therapeutic effects
A. urinary health promotion
B. immune system stimulation
C. decreased leg pain from arterial disease
D.prevention of nausea caused by motion sickness
2. a. Reye's syndrome: A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about
medications. The nurse
should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection due
to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?
a. Reye's syndrome
b.Visual disturbances
c. Diabetes mellitus
d.Wilm's tumor
3. c. Promotes RBC production: A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has
chronic kidney failure with an AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for
epoetin alfa. Which of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
b.Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils
4. d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics): A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer
disease and reports a headache. Which of the following medications should the nurse
plan to administer?
a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
, Pharm ATI PROCTORED
2019
b.Naproxen (NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin (NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics)
5. c. Bleeding: A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Insomnia
b.Hypotension
c. Bleeding
d. Constipation
6. c. Piperacillin: A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindi- cations
to ceftriaxone. The nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the following
medications as contraindication to ceftriaxone?
a. Gentamicin
b.Clindamycin
c. Piperacillin
d. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethroprim
7. b. Intestinal obstruction: A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about
metoclopramide. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following
conditions is a
contraindication to this medication?
a. Hyperthyroidism
b.Intestinal obstruction
c. Glaucoma
d. Low blood pressure
8. a. Amantadine: A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for
chlorpromazine to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is
experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications
should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Amantadine
b.Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
d. Hydroxyzine (Antihistamine)
9. d. Tachycardia: A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is
experiencing anaphylaxis.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Hypotension
b.Hyperthermia
, Pharm ATI PROCTORED
2019
c. Hypoglycemia
d.Tachycardia
10.d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange color.: A
nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription for
phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates the need for further teaching?
a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b.The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid of the
infections.
c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange color.
11.d. Dizziness: A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for
zolpidem at bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for
which of the following
adverse effects?
a. Ecchymosis
b.Decreased urine output
c. Increased blood pressure
d. Dizziness
12.c. Levothyroxine: A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports
fatigue and cold intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a
prescription for which of
the following medications?
a. Methimazole
b.Somatropin
c. Levothyroxine
d. Propylthiouracil
13.d. Take the hydrochlorothiazide in the morning.: A nurse is providing teaching to a
client who has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide 50mg po daily to treat hypertension. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
