PN Pharmacology ATI ( review before
exit exam)
A pt w/ an allergy to neomycin should not receive which vaccine? - ANSWER...-
Varicella
Adverse effects of metformin - ANSWER...-muscle pain (lactic acidosis)
agitation (CNS adversity)
metallic taste (GI manifestations)
Risperidone to treat schizophrenia is at risk for developing what? therefore this lab
needs to be assessed prior to administering the first dose. - ANSWER...-DM d/t
metabolic effects of the medication.
Fasting blood glucose levels must be checked prior to first dose, then 12 weeks later
and again annually.
What disorder is contraindicated in the prescription for dimenhydrinate to treat motion
sickness? - ANSWER...-BPH, as it may cause urinary hesitancy and retention.
D/T the anticholinergic adverse effects of the medication pts w/ BPH should not take it.
What finding indicates magnesium toxicity in a pt taking magnesium sulfate for preterm
labor - ANSWER...-Hyporeflexia, as magnesium sulfate depresses neuromuscular
activity leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.
Why should pts avoid driving while taking ondansetron? - ANSWER...-s/e's include HA
and dizziness
A pt w/ rebound congestion using phenylephrine nasal spray should follow what
instructions to overcome rebound congestions? - ANSWER...-Discontinue the drug one
nostril at a time.
Clients who have a hypersensitivity to sulfonamide antibiotics such as
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, may also have an allergy to which diabetic medication
group? - ANSWER...-Sulfonylureas such as tolbutamide
Nifedipine causes vasodilation, causing: - ANSWER...-Decreased BP
Gemfibrozil used to treat hyperlipidemia has which adverse s/e that needs to be
reported to the HCP immediately - ANSWER...-Muscle weakness, which is an indicator
of myopathy
exit exam)
A pt w/ an allergy to neomycin should not receive which vaccine? - ANSWER...-
Varicella
Adverse effects of metformin - ANSWER...-muscle pain (lactic acidosis)
agitation (CNS adversity)
metallic taste (GI manifestations)
Risperidone to treat schizophrenia is at risk for developing what? therefore this lab
needs to be assessed prior to administering the first dose. - ANSWER...-DM d/t
metabolic effects of the medication.
Fasting blood glucose levels must be checked prior to first dose, then 12 weeks later
and again annually.
What disorder is contraindicated in the prescription for dimenhydrinate to treat motion
sickness? - ANSWER...-BPH, as it may cause urinary hesitancy and retention.
D/T the anticholinergic adverse effects of the medication pts w/ BPH should not take it.
What finding indicates magnesium toxicity in a pt taking magnesium sulfate for preterm
labor - ANSWER...-Hyporeflexia, as magnesium sulfate depresses neuromuscular
activity leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.
Why should pts avoid driving while taking ondansetron? - ANSWER...-s/e's include HA
and dizziness
A pt w/ rebound congestion using phenylephrine nasal spray should follow what
instructions to overcome rebound congestions? - ANSWER...-Discontinue the drug one
nostril at a time.
Clients who have a hypersensitivity to sulfonamide antibiotics such as
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, may also have an allergy to which diabetic medication
group? - ANSWER...-Sulfonylureas such as tolbutamide
Nifedipine causes vasodilation, causing: - ANSWER...-Decreased BP
Gemfibrozil used to treat hyperlipidemia has which adverse s/e that needs to be
reported to the HCP immediately - ANSWER...-Muscle weakness, which is an indicator
of myopathy
