ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Review Exam Complete Test Bank 2024

A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should identify that pregnancy is a contraindication to receiving which of the following medications? Acetaminophen Ipratropium Benzonatate Doxycycline - Doxycycline Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic and is contraindicated for a client who is pregnant because the medication is a category D medication of the FDA pregnancy risk categories, which indicates the medication has fetal risks that can cause fetal damage. The client should only take doxycycline for a life-threatening condition. A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO to a school-age child. The amount available is amoxicillin oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) - 6.2 mL A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking lisinopril. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect that the nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider? Hair loss Ringing in the ears Facial flushing Dry cough - Dry cough A buildup of bradykinin from taking lisinopril can cause a client to have a dry cough and lead to life-threatening consequences. The client should report the finding A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication with which of the following to promote absorption? Vitamin E Orange juice Milk Antacids - Orange juice The absorption of ferrous sulfate is enhanced by a vitamin C source, such as orange juice. However, increasing the dosage of ferrous sulfate can provide the same benefit to increase the amount of iron uptake. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetazolamide for chronic open-angle glaucoma. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report? Tingling of fingers Constipation Weight gain Oliguria - Tingling of fingers The nurse should instruct the client to report the adverse effect of paresthesia, a tingling sensation in the extremities, when taking acetazolamide. A circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and has a latex allergy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Schedule the client for the last surgery of the day. Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet. Choose rubber injection ports for fluid administration. Ensure phenytoin IV is readily available. - Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet. The circulating nurse should place monitoring devices in a stockinet to prevent direct contact with the client's skin. A nurse is providing teaching about adverse effects of clindamycin to a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider? Orange urine Watery diarrhea Weight gain Headache - Watery diarrhea The client who takes clindamycin can have an adverse effect of watery diarrhea that can lead to Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea or pseudomembranous colitis. The client should report these findings immediately to the provider.