ATI pharm practice B Questions And Answers Already Passsed

ATI pharm practice B Questions And Answers Already Passsed A nurse is assessing a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse report to the provider? A. Hot flashes B. Gastrointestinal irritation C. Vaginal dryness D. Leg tenderness - ANSWER D. Leg tenderness A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Plan to increase the dosage each week by 200mg increments B. Prolonged use of the medication can cause glaucoma C. Drink 2 L of water daily D. A fine red rash is transient and can be treated with antihistamines - ANSWER C. Drink 2 L of water daily A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The client reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Perform a capillary blood glucose test B. Provide the client with a protein-rich snack C. Give the client 120 mL (4oz) of orange juice D. Schedule an early meal tray - ANSWER A. Perform a capillary blood glucose test A nurse is administering cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client who suddenly develops dyspnea and widespread hives. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Administer epinephrine 0.5mL via IV bolus B. Discontinue the medication IV infusion C. Elevate the client's legs above the level of the heart D. Collect a blood specimen for ABG'd - ANSWER B. Discontinue the medication IV infusion A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000 mL IV over 8 hr to a client. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min. Round to the nearest whole number - ANSWER 31 gtt/min A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? A. "I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" B. "I will stop taking this medication when I no longer have pain during urination" C. "I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling" D. "I will take this medication with milk" - ANSWER C. "I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling" A nurse is preparing to teach a client who is to start a new prescription for extended release verapamil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? A. Take the medication on an empty stomach B. Avoid crowds C. Discontinue the medication if palpitations occur D. Change positions slowly - ANSWER D. Change positions slowly A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing to take their scheduled morning furosemide. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "By not taking your furosemide, you might retain fluid and develop swelling." B. "You can double your dose of furosemide this evening if that would be better for you" C. "If you do not take your furosemide, we might get in trouble" D. "lll go ahead and mix the furosemide into your breakfast ceral" - ANSWER A. "By not taking your furosemide, you might retain fluid and develop swelling." A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take the medication with food B. Expect a fine, red rash as a transient effect C. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily D. Store the medication in the refigerator - ANSWER C. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is taking aspirin for the treatment of arthritis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the client is beginning to exhibit salicylism? A. Gastric distress B. Oliguria C. Excessive bruising D. Tinnitus - ANSWER D. Tinnitus A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for enalapril. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Hyperkalemia C. Loss of smell D. Hypoglycemia - ANSWER B. Hyperkalemia 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? A. Schedule the client fr the last surgery of the day B. Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet C. Choose rubber injection ports for fluid administration D. Ensure phenytoin IV is readily available - ANSWER B. Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet A nurse is precepting a newly licensed nurse who is caring for four cleints. The nurse should complete an incident report for which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse? A. Administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client who has BP 82/60 mm Hg B. Administer digoxin to a client who has a heart rate of 92/min C. Administers regular insulin to a client who has a blood glucose of 250 mg/dL D. Administers heparin to a client who has an aPTT of 70 seconds - ANSWER A. Administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client who has BP 82/60 mm Hg A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply) A. Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL B. Creatinine 1 mg/dL C. RBC 4.7 million/mm3 D. Platelets 75,000/mm3 E. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L - ANSWER A. Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL D. Platelets 75,000/mm3 E. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who has a magnesium level of 3.1 mEq/L. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications? A. Magnesium gluconate B. Cinacalcet