ATI Capstone Pharmacology
Assessment 2 OF 2
A nurse is preparing to administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg
suppository.
the followingWhich of
are correct administration guidelines for the nurse to
implement?
all that apply.)(Select
Correct answers - Lubricate index
finger
- Insert suppository just beyond internal
sphincter
A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia and has difficulty
swallowing
client's pills. has
provider The prescribed a liquid oral iron supplement. The client
should be by the nurse to take the iron Correct answers with orange juice
instructed
to enhance
absorptio
n.
Which of the following are appropriate references for the nurse to use to
ensure safe administration? (Select all that apply.) Correct answers -
medication
-Published journals
Pharmacists
- Physicians' Desk
Reference
A nurse is developing home instructions for a client who is prescribed
phenytoin (Dilantin) via the tube. Which of the following should the
nurse include in the instructions? Correct answers Alcohol increases
the chance of phenytoin toxicity.
A nurse is talking with a client about how to use montelukast (Singulair) to
treat
Whichasthma.
of the following client statements should indicate that the client
understood
nurse's the
instructions? Correct answers "I'll take this medication once a
day in the
evening
."
A nurse is caring for a client who received morphine sulfate 30 min ago.
Which of the
following best determines therapeutic client response to this
medication?
answers Correct
0 rating on pain
scale
A nurse is administering ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) via nebulizer to a
client who hasWhich of the following client findings should cause the nurse to
emphysema.
consult the
provider before administering the next dose? Correct answers Visual
changes
A nurse is reviewing medications for a client who has a diagnosis of a
small bowel The nurse should withhold senna (Senoket) prescribed orally
obstruction.
based on
understanding of which of the following? Correct answers Laxatives are
contraindicated
in clients who have a small bowel
obstruction.
, A nurse is talking with a client about taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
The nurse
should explain that the most common side effect of this medication is
Correct answers
sedatio
n
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the appropriate use
of inhaled
beclomethasone (Beclovent). To avoid complications related to
the use of
beclomethasone, the nurse should encourage the client to Correct
answers
mouth rinse the
after
administration.
A client is taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat hip pain. The nurse
shouldthat,
client teach tothe
minimize gastric mucosal irritation, she should take this
medication
which of theatfollowing times? Correct answers Immediately
after a meal
A nurse is monitoring a client's IV site. Which of the following findings are
associated
with phlebitis and should be reported to the RN? (Select all that apply.)
-Correct answers
Erythema
-
Throbbing
- Warmth at insertion
site
- Streak
formation
A nurse is teaching medication safety to a group of healthy older adults at a
community
center. The nurse explains that due to the high frequency of food-drug
interactions,
clients shouldthe avoid taking their medications with which of the
following?
answers Correct
Grapefruit
juice
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol (Proventil) helps his
breathing.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the response? (Select all
that apply.)
Correct answers - The medication will prevent
wheezing
- The medication will open the
airways.
- The medication will decrease coughing
episodes.
A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has received instructions from the
nurse
the useabout
of nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension. Which of the following
statements
the madeindicate
client should by to the nurse that the teaching has been
effective?"ICorrect
answers will hold the medication in my mouth for as long as
possible."
A nurse is preparing a medication and is converting 0.8 grams to
milligrams.
should The nurse
do which of the following? Correct answers Move the decimal point
3 places to
the
right.
A nurse is reinforcing the controlled substance guidelines with a newly
licensed
Which of nurse.
the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all
that apply.)
Correct answers - Count each dose of narcotics in
inventory.
- Match number of available doses to
record.
- Sign acceptance of narcotic count if
correct.
Assessment 2 OF 2
A nurse is preparing to administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg
suppository.
the followingWhich of
are correct administration guidelines for the nurse to
implement?
all that apply.)(Select
Correct answers - Lubricate index
finger
- Insert suppository just beyond internal
sphincter
A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia and has difficulty
swallowing
client's pills. has
provider The prescribed a liquid oral iron supplement. The client
should be by the nurse to take the iron Correct answers with orange juice
instructed
to enhance
absorptio
n.
Which of the following are appropriate references for the nurse to use to
ensure safe administration? (Select all that apply.) Correct answers -
medication
-Published journals
Pharmacists
- Physicians' Desk
Reference
A nurse is developing home instructions for a client who is prescribed
phenytoin (Dilantin) via the tube. Which of the following should the
nurse include in the instructions? Correct answers Alcohol increases
the chance of phenytoin toxicity.
A nurse is talking with a client about how to use montelukast (Singulair) to
treat
Whichasthma.
of the following client statements should indicate that the client
understood
nurse's the
instructions? Correct answers "I'll take this medication once a
day in the
evening
."
A nurse is caring for a client who received morphine sulfate 30 min ago.
Which of the
following best determines therapeutic client response to this
medication?
answers Correct
0 rating on pain
scale
A nurse is administering ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) via nebulizer to a
client who hasWhich of the following client findings should cause the nurse to
emphysema.
consult the
provider before administering the next dose? Correct answers Visual
changes
A nurse is reviewing medications for a client who has a diagnosis of a
small bowel The nurse should withhold senna (Senoket) prescribed orally
obstruction.
based on
understanding of which of the following? Correct answers Laxatives are
contraindicated
in clients who have a small bowel
obstruction.
, A nurse is talking with a client about taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
The nurse
should explain that the most common side effect of this medication is
Correct answers
sedatio
n
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the appropriate use
of inhaled
beclomethasone (Beclovent). To avoid complications related to
the use of
beclomethasone, the nurse should encourage the client to Correct
answers
mouth rinse the
after
administration.
A client is taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat hip pain. The nurse
shouldthat,
client teach tothe
minimize gastric mucosal irritation, she should take this
medication
which of theatfollowing times? Correct answers Immediately
after a meal
A nurse is monitoring a client's IV site. Which of the following findings are
associated
with phlebitis and should be reported to the RN? (Select all that apply.)
-Correct answers
Erythema
-
Throbbing
- Warmth at insertion
site
- Streak
formation
A nurse is teaching medication safety to a group of healthy older adults at a
community
center. The nurse explains that due to the high frequency of food-drug
interactions,
clients shouldthe avoid taking their medications with which of the
following?
answers Correct
Grapefruit
juice
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol (Proventil) helps his
breathing.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the response? (Select all
that apply.)
Correct answers - The medication will prevent
wheezing
- The medication will open the
airways.
- The medication will decrease coughing
episodes.
A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has received instructions from the
nurse
the useabout
of nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension. Which of the following
statements
the madeindicate
client should by to the nurse that the teaching has been
effective?"ICorrect
answers will hold the medication in my mouth for as long as
possible."
A nurse is preparing a medication and is converting 0.8 grams to
milligrams.
should The nurse
do which of the following? Correct answers Move the decimal point
3 places to
the
right.
A nurse is reinforcing the controlled substance guidelines with a newly
licensed
Which of nurse.
the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all
that apply.)
Correct answers - Count each dose of narcotics in
inventory.
- Match number of available doses to
record.
- Sign acceptance of narcotic count if
correct.
