ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2024 UPDATED PROCTORED EXAM -STUDY GUIDE

A nurse in a providers office is preparing to teach a middle aged adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and an HbA1c of 6.5%. Which of the following medication should the nurse plan to teach the client about first? - Metformin A nurse is reviewing a client laboratory results before administering furosemide 40 mg IV bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse with hold the medication and contact the provider? - Potassium 2.5 mEq/L A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse should monitor which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection? - Urticaria A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking piogiltazole. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? - Orthostatic hypotension A nurse is assessing a client who takes glipizide for the treatment of type two diabetes. Which of the following findings indicate effectiveness of the medication? - HgbA1c 6.5% A nurse is reviewing a clients medical record before administering acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hours. Which of the following findings indicates a need for the nurse to notify the provider? - History of alcohol use disorder A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium for one year. Which of the following client reports is a nurses priority? - Mild thirst A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following affects should the nurse expect to see you after the client has taken the medication for two months? - Increased sleeping A nurse is preparing to administer 4000 units of heparin subcutaneously to a client who has deep vein thrombosis. Available is heparin 10,000 units/ mL. How many ML's of heparin should the nurse administered? - 0.4 A nurse is teaching a client who is to begin cyclophosphamide Therapy to treat cancer. Which of the following adverse effects of t