ATI Pharmacology Proctor 2019 Study Guide questions and answers well illustrated.

ATI Pharmacology Proctor 2019 Study Guide questions and answers well illustrated. A nurse is assessing a client who reports using several herbal and vitamin supplements daily, including saw palmetto. The nurse should recognize that saw palmetto is a supplement used by clients to elicit which of the following therapeutic effects A. urinary health promotion B. immune system stimulation C. decreased leg pain from arterial disease D. prevention of nausea caused by motion sickness - correct answers.A. urinary health promotion Saw palmetto is used primarily for manifestations related to prostatic conditions, such as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Its effectiveness has not been scientifically proven, however. The nurse should teach the client to check with the provider about interactions between saw palmetto and other medications. A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection due to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects? a. Reye's syndrome b. Visual disturbances c. Diabetes mellitus d. Wilm's tumor - correct answers.a. Reye's syndrome A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Reduces blood pressure b. Inhibits clotting of fistula c. Promotes RBC production d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils - correct answers.c. Promotes RBC production A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS) b. Naproxen (NSAIDS) c. Aspirin (NSAIDS) d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics) - correct answers.d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics) A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? a. Insomnia b. Hypotension c. Bleeding d. Constipation - correct answers.c. Bleeding A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindications to ceftriaxone. The nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the following medications as contraindication to ceftriaxone? a. Gentamicin b. Clindamycin c. Piperacillin d. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethroprim - correct answers.c. Piperacillin A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a contraindication to this medication? a. Hyperthyroidism b. Intestinal obstruction c. Glaucoma d. Low blood pressure - correct answers.b. Intestinal obstruction A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? a. Amantadine b. Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant) c. Phenelzine