N180 FINAL ATI Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

N180 FINAL ATI Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A nurse is planning to administer diltiazem via IV bolus to a client who has A Fib. When assessing the client, the nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a contraindication to administer diltiazem? Hypotension Tachycardia Decreased level of consciousness History of diuretic use - Hypotension . . . Diltiazem can be a treatment option for essential hypertension. This medication will lower blood pressure and is contraindicated for a client who is hypotensive. The nurse should teach the client to self-monitor blood pressure and keep a record of the readings. A nurse is planning to administer epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney failure. Which of the following data should the nurse plan to review prior to administration of this medication? 2 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE Blood pressure Temperature Blood glucose levels Total protein level - Blood pressure . . . epoetin alfa can cause hypertension, which can lead to stroke or cardio problems. Monitor the BP & notify if it increases. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a pt who has HF & a prescription for digoxin 0.125 mg PO daily & furosemide 20 mg PO daily. Which of the following statements by the pt indicates and understanding of the teaching? a. "I know that blurred vision is something I will expect to happen while taking digoxin." b. "I will measure my urine output each day and document it in my diary." c. "I will skip a dose of my digoxin if my resting heart rate is below 72 beats per minute." d. "I will eat fruits and vegetables that have high potassium content every day." - d. Hypokalemia is an adverse effect of diuretic therapy. Maintain potassium between 3.5 to 5.0 to avoid digoxin toxicity. 3 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE A nurse is preparing to administer iron dextran IV to a pt. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. Administer a small test dose before giving the full dose. b. Infuse the medication over 30 seconds. c. Monitor the client closely for hypertension after the infusion. d. Administer cyanocobalamin as an antidote if iron dextran toxicity occurs. - a. iron dextran adverse effect = anaphylaxis test small dose over 5 min before giving full dose A nurse is administering insulin glulisine 10 units subQ at 0730 to an adolescent pt who has Type 1 diabetes. The nurse should anticipate onset of action of the insulin at which of the following times? 0800 0745 0900 . . . 4 | P a g e Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved. 100% PASS GUARANTEE Insulin glulisine has a very short onset of action of 15 min. The nurse should expect the onset of action around 0745 and ensure the client eats breakfast immediately following administration of the insulin. A nurse in an outpatient facility is assessing a pt who is prescribed furosemide 40 mg daily, but the pt reports that she has been taking extra doses to promote weight loss. Which of the following findings should indicate tot he nurse that the pt is dehydrated? Urine specific gravity 1.035 Distended neck veins BUN 18 mg/dL Bounding radial pulses - urine specific gravity 1.035 . . . Oliguria, increased urine concentration, and an increase in urine specific gravity greater than 1.030 are expected findings in clients who are dehydrated. A nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a pt who is to b