ATI Pharmacology Proctored exam review questions and answers graded A

ATI Pharmacology Proctored exam review questions and answers graded A A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has received a liver transplant and has a prescription to transition from cyclosporine to tacrolimus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take both the medications together for 72hr and then stop taking the cyclosporine B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus C. Alternate taking the medications for 48hr and then take only the tacrolimus D. If adverse reactions to the tacrolimus occur stop taking it and restart the cyclosporine B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and is scheduled for cardioversion. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for this procedure? A. Amlodipine B. Diltiazem C. Nifedipine D. Lidocaine B. Diltiazem A nurse is planning to administer diltiazem via IV bolus to a client who has atrial fibrillation. When assessing the client, the nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a contraindication to administration of diltiazem? A. Hypotension B. Tachycardia C. Decreased level of consciousness D. History of diuretic use A. Hypotension A nurse is caring for a client who has bronchitis and a prescription for a mucolytic agent. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this type of medication? A Fluid Overload B. Bronchospasm C. Electrolyte imbalance D. Tachycardia B. Bronchospasm A nurse is teaching a client about the proper placement of a nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I'll apply the patch over areas of my body with little fatty tissue B. I can place the patch on any area of my body without hair. C. I'll put the patch on the same site as the previous patch D. I have to apply the patch directly over my heart. B. I can place the patch on any area of my body without hair. A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 100 mg IM to a client who has a BMI of 23. Which of the following needle lengths should the nurse use to administer the medication? A. 1/2 in B. 1 1/2 in C. 2 1/2 in D. 3 in B. 1 1/2 in 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? A. Methimazole B. Somatropin C. Levothyroxine D. Propylthiouracil C. Levothyroxine A nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis and neurogenic bladder who is receiving bethanechol. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates a therapeutic action of the medication? A. My mouth seems very dry lately B. Ive noticed my heart beating faster C. I am able to urinate more freely D. Ive noticed I can take a deep breath more easily C. I am able to urinate more freely A nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction 2 hours ago and is receiving alteplase. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of receiving this medication? A. Bleeding B. Increased clot formation C. Shortness of breath D. Blockage of the central venous catheter C. Shortness of breath A nurse is caring for a client who takes scheduled morphine for cancer pain. The client reports experiencing breakthrough pain. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications to treat breakthrough pain? A. Meperidine B. Buprenorphine C. Methadone D. Fentanyl D. Fentanyl A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for subdermal etonogestrel. The nurse should alert the provider about which of the following findings in