VATI Pharm, Pharmacology 2019 ATI, RN 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? - 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 - 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 - 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? - 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 - 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? - hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - electrolyte imbalances. teaching for pt taking zidovudine - limit exposure to people who have infections. zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr allopurinol - 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 - agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use