ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam A 2019 - Revision Guide

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam A 2019 Revision Guide 1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily i. The patient should increase water intake to reduce risk of kidney damage from crystallization. It is better taken on an empty stomach with 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. 2. A nurse at an urgent care clinic is collecting a history from a female client who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse anticipates a prescription for ciprofloxacin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates a contraindication for administering this medication? a. "I have tendonitis, so I haven't been able to exercise." i. Cipro is a quinolone antibiotic, which has a black box warning of tendon rupture and tendonitis. 3. A nurse is teaching a client who has an upper respiratory infection about guaifenesin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "Increase your fluid intake to at least 2 liters each day while taking this medication." i. An increase in fluid intake will facilitate the removal of secretions and help coughs become more productive.