Intro to Pharmacology ATI 4.0 Study Guide with Correct Answers
a nurse is caring for a client who arrived at an emergency department following a bee sting. which of the
following findings indicates an anaphylactic reaction? - - low blood pressure
- wheezing
- difficulty swallowing
a nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. the nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following? - drug toxicity
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a drug. after receiving the first dose of the drug, the
client experiences anaphylaxis. the nurse should identify that anaphylaxis represents which of the following
results of the drug? - adverse effect
a nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their prescribed drug three times each
day. the nurse should identify that which of the following alternate forms of the drug can help to promote
adherence to the prescribed dosage? - extended-release tablet
a nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. at which of the following times
should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge planning? - as soon as possible
a nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. the client asks the nurse about the effects
that taking over-the-counter drugs will have on her newborn. which of the following should the nurse consider
when recommending a drug for the client? - - the newborn's weight
- how much breast milk the newborn consumes
- whether or not the benefits to the client outweigh the risks to the newborn
- the properties of the drug
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nitroglycerin IV and is switching to the oral form of the drug. the
nurse should identify that the oral dose will be higher than the IV dose for which of the following reasons? - the
oral form has decreased bioavailability because of the first-pass effect
a nurse is caring for a client who arrived at an emergency department following a bee sting. which of the
following findings indicates an anaphylactic reaction? - - low blood pressure
- wheezing
- difficulty swallowing
a nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. the nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following? - drug toxicity
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a drug. after receiving the first dose of the drug, the
client experiences anaphylaxis. the nurse should identify that anaphylaxis represents which of the following
results of the drug? - adverse effect
a nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their prescribed drug three times each
day. the nurse should identify that which of the following alternate forms of the drug can help to promote
adherence to the prescribed dosage? - extended-release tablet
a nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. at which of the following times
should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge planning? - as soon as possible
a nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. the client asks the nurse about the effects
that taking over-the-counter drugs will have on her newborn. which of the following should the nurse consider
when recommending a drug for the client? - - the newborn's weight
- how much breast milk the newborn consumes
- whether or not the benefits to the client outweigh the risks to the newborn
- the properties of the drug
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nitroglycerin IV and is switching to the oral form of the drug. the
nurse should identify that the oral dose will be higher than the IV dose for which of the following reasons? - the
oral form has decreased bioavailability because of the first-pass effect
