Summary ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Comprehensive Study Guide Latest Version 2021 {238 Q & A} - Graded A

ATI Pharmacology COMPREHENSIVE Study Guide {Q & A} 1. 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? Amantadine Bupropion Phenelzine Hydroxyzine 2. A nurse is administering subcutaneous epinephrine for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? Hypotension Hyperthermia Hypoglycemia Tachycardia 3. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new prescriptions for phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching? "If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals." "The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the ciprofloxacin will get rid of the infection." "I need to drink 2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking the ciprofloxacin." "I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange color." 4. 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? Ecchymosis Decreased urine output Increased blood pressure Dizziness 5. 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? Methimazole Somatropin Levothyroxine Propylthiouracil 6. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg PO daily to treat hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? "Take hydrochlorothiazide as needed for edema." "Check your weight once each week." "Take the hydrochlorothiazide on an empty stomach." "Take the hydrochlorothiazide in the morning." 7. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? Oxytocin Nifedipine Dinoprostone Misoprostol 8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has cirrhosis and a new prescription for lactulose. The nurse should instruct the client that lactulose has which of the following therapeutic effects? Increases blood pressure Prevents esophageal bleeding Decrease’s heart rate Reduces ammonia levels 9. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline to treat depression. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse plan to perform prior to starting the client on this medication? Hearing examination Glucose tolerance test Electrocardiogram Pulmonary function tests 10. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to discontinue taking the medication for which of the following adverse effects? Nausea Metallic taste Fever Drowsiness