ATI Pharmacology Retake 2 Exam Questions & Answers

ATI Pharmacology Retake 2 Exam Questions & Answers-What medications are appropriate for treating bipolar disorder? - b. Lithium (Lethane), c. Valproic acid (Depakote), d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) What statement by a client taking warfarin (Coumadin) indicates the need for further teaching? - a. I have started taking ginger root to treat my joint stiffness Why is Reglan an effective antiemetic? - a. Promotes gastric emptying Why is aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) the preferred antacid for a patient with chronic renal failure? - a. Lowers serum phosphorus levels What should a nurse teach a child prescribed fluticasone propionate (Flovent) for chronic asthma? - a. Use a spacer to minimize the risk of candidiasis of the mouth What is the best indicator of the effectiveness of mannitol (osmitrol) in a client with hypovolemic shock? - a. Urine output 50 mL/hr. What should be monitored in a client taking atorvastatin (Lipitor)? - a. CK What action should the nurse take first when a client receiving digoxin and furosemide is being treated for heart failure? - Obtain an order for serum digoxin level.