VATI Pharmacology 2019, Pharmacology
ATI Proctored Exam Bank.Q&A.
A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the
nurse should include in the teaching? ANS- phototoxicity.
avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing.
discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs.
Tendon rupture is another adverse effect
a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following
action should the nurse take ANS- give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and
can cause gastric irritation
a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy which
action should the nurse take ANS- place monitoring cords and tubes in a stokinette. to
avoid exposure to skin
which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced ulcer?
ANS- Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the client
who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking
reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric emptying, transporting
more acid into the duodenum.
a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for ANS- to prevent breast
cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis
a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? ANS-
hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide ANS- electrolyte
imbalances.
teaching for pt taking zidovudine ANS- limit exposure to people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
allopurinol ANS- decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
,what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine ANS- agitation
can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
what is the nurses immediate priority in post op ANS- monitor respiratory status
adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis ANS- hypertension
acyclovir ANS- assess for an increase in creatinine.
acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what should the nurse report to
the HCP ANS- pt taking ginkgo biloba
which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha ANS-
hemoglobin and iron
adverse effect of spirinolactone ANS- muscle weakness
pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect ANS- edema
beclomethasone teaching ANS- gargle with water after to prevent oral candidias
pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s ANS- diaphoresis
abdominal discomfort
increased ALT
pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception what are adverse effect
ANS- break through bleeding
antidote for warfarin ANS- vitamin K if giving IV push dilute and give slowly to prevent
cardiovascular collapse
pt taking warfarin should have INR of 2-3
paclitaxel for ovarian cancer tx signs and symptoms ANS- bradycardia
ondansetron to control n/v during chemo teaching ANS- additional meds can be
required.
contraindication for prescribing pregabalin for diabetic nerve pain ANS- allergy to
gabapentin
,after giving clonidine instead of the prescribed clonazepam after checking BP what
should the nurse do next ANS- review adverse effects of clonidine
which routine dx screen should be done for pt with chronic RA taking
hydroxychloroquine ANS- eye exam
anaphylaxis to antibiotic s/s ANS- angioedema of face, oral cavity, larynx and airway
resulting in bronchospasm and decreased airflow
oral abulterol what to monitor ANS- Tachycardia Albuterol is a beta2-agonist, which can
cause excessive stimulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle beta cells. Therefore, the
nurse should monitor the client for tachycardia and dysrhythmias.
contraindication for sumatriptam ANS- angina pectoris
sumatriptan is a vasoconstrictor that can cause angina
contraindication for metformin ANS- alcohol use disorder
which med is a common cause of orthostatic hypotension ANS- lasix
amioderone ANS- have liver enzyme testing periodically.
amioderone is liver toxic
report jaundice to HCP
what lab do you monitor for heparin ANS- PTT
what lab is important to monitor with corticosteroid ANS- glucose
what adverse effect should be monitored with ipratropium inhaler ANS- xerostomia - dry
mouth
teaching for esomeprazole ANS- take 60 mins before meal
whaat do you assess before giving meperdine ANS- respiratory rate
nursing action when giving alteplase ANS- monitor for change in LOC
teaching for cromolyn for asthma ANS- use med everyday even when you have no
symptoms
can be taken 3-4 times a day
also used 1 hour before exercise to reduce bronchospasm
, pt taking levodopa carbidopa has tremors and twitching what med should be given
ANS- amantadine
pt getting topotecan for ovarian cancer which med is given to control adverse effects of
topotecan ANS- granisetron via transdermal patch
antiemetic to control n/v
heart rhythm for digoxin ANS- second degree heart block
adverse effect of atenolol ANS- light headed
med for hydromorphone toxicity ANS- naloxone
med for alcohol withdrawl ANS- diazepam
adverse effect of long term prednisone use ANS- osteoporosis
which lab does nurse monitor for -statins ANS- ALT at risk for liver damage
didanosine therapy use ANS- HIV
expected outcome of mannitol ANS- improved UO
Tamoxifen side effects ANS- monitor calcium level at risk for hypercalcemia
monitor for pulmonary emboli
get routine eye exams
hot flashes
therapeutic effect of somatropin ANS- monitor height monthly
treats growth hormone deficiency
haloperidol adverse effect ANS- can expereicne EPS
parkinsonism
and muscle rigidity within 5 days of starting treatment for schizophrenia
rifamin teaching ANS- causes harmless red organge discoloration of feces, sputum
tears and sweat
A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking hydrocodone with acetaminophen
tablets for pain. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? ANS- Decreased respirations might occur