Pharmacology ATI Questions with correct answer

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil for the treatment of Graves' disease (a form of hyperthyroidism). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective? A. Decrease in WBC. B. Decrease in the amount of time sleeping. C. Increase in appetite. D. Increase in ability to focus. Correct Answer - D. Increase in ability to focus. A nurse is teaching a client about the use of risedronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? A. I will drink a glass of milk when i take risedronate. B. I will take the risedronate 15 minutes after my evening meals. C. I should take an antacid with the risdronate to avoid nausea. D. I will sit up for 30 minutes after taking the risedronate. Correct Answer - D. I will sit up for 30 minutes after taking the risedronate. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for famotidine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Take this medication on an empty stomach for full effectiveness. B. You may discontinue this medications when stomach discomfort subsides. C. Report yellowing of the skin. D. You will be taking this medication for 2 weeks. Correct Answer - C. Report yellowing of the skin.