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ATI CApsTone phArmACology
AssessmenT 1 WITh CompleTe
QuesTIons And AnsWers WITh
deTAIled rATIonAles grAded A+
guArAnTeed pAss ACe your exAm
2024- 2025 lATesT
A nurse is providing care to a client with staphylococcus epidermis
who is prescribed vancomycin. Identify the adverse effect
associated with this antibiotic therapy.
Hepatotoxicity
Constipation
Infusion reaction
Immunosuppression –
Correct Answer-Infusion reaction;
Red Man Syndrome or an infusion reaction that results in rashes,
flushing, tachycardia and hypotension can occur as an adverse
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reaction. For this reason, vancomycin should be administered over a
60 minute period.
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed ferrous sulfate for the
treatment of anemia. Which of the following instructions should be
included in the client teaching about this medication?
Take the medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption.
Notify your provider if your stool becomes dark green.
Decrease dietary fiber intake while taking this medication.
Take prescribed antacids at the same time as this medication. –
Correct Answer-Take the medication on an empty stomach to
maximize absorption;
The nurse should instruct the clients to take iron on an empty
stomach, such as 1 hr before meals to maximize absorption.
Stomach acid increases absorption. If GI adverse effects occur, the
client can take with food to increase adherence to therapy even
though absorption is also decreased.
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A client has been prescribed vasopressin (Pitressin) for the
treatment of diabetes insipidus. What is the expected
pharmacological action of this medication?
To stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin.
To slow the absorption of glucose in the intestine.
To increase reabsorption of water in the renal tubules.
To increase blood pressure. –
Correct Answer-To increase reabsorption of water in the renal
tubules;
The expected pharmacological action is to promote reabsorption of
water within the kidney.
A nurse is preparing to administer transdermal nitroglycerin to a
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Trim the edges of the patch to fit the area of application.
Remove the patch for a period of 10 to 12 hr daily.
Instruct the client to avoid showering while the patch is in place.
Tell the client that headaches are not an adverse effect of the patch.
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- Correct Answer-Remove the patch for a period of 10 to 12 hr daily;
Continuous exposure to transdermal nitroglycerin can increase the
client's tolerance to the medication, thereby making it less effective.
Therefore, the client should only wear the patch for 12 to 14 hr each
day.
A nurse is preparing to administer timolol ophthalmic drops to a
client who has glaucoma. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Administer one drop onto the surface of the client's eye.
Hold the dropper 4 cm (1.6 in) above the conjunctival sac when
administering the medication.
Apply pressure on the nasolacrimal duct for 1 min after
administering the medication.
Instruct the client to rub the eye in a circular motion after
administering the medication. –
Correct Answer-Apply pressure on the nasolacrimal duct for 1 min
after administering the medication;
ATI CApsTone phArmACology
AssessmenT 1 WITh CompleTe
QuesTIons And AnsWers WITh
deTAIled rATIonAles grAded A+
guArAnTeed pAss ACe your exAm
2024- 2025 lATesT
A nurse is providing care to a client with staphylococcus epidermis
who is prescribed vancomycin. Identify the adverse effect
associated with this antibiotic therapy.
Hepatotoxicity
Constipation
Infusion reaction
Immunosuppression –
Correct Answer-Infusion reaction;
Red Man Syndrome or an infusion reaction that results in rashes,
flushing, tachycardia and hypotension can occur as an adverse
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reaction. For this reason, vancomycin should be administered over a
60 minute period.
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed ferrous sulfate for the
treatment of anemia. Which of the following instructions should be
included in the client teaching about this medication?
Take the medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption.
Notify your provider if your stool becomes dark green.
Decrease dietary fiber intake while taking this medication.
Take prescribed antacids at the same time as this medication. –
Correct Answer-Take the medication on an empty stomach to
maximize absorption;
The nurse should instruct the clients to take iron on an empty
stomach, such as 1 hr before meals to maximize absorption.
Stomach acid increases absorption. If GI adverse effects occur, the
client can take with food to increase adherence to therapy even
though absorption is also decreased.
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A client has been prescribed vasopressin (Pitressin) for the
treatment of diabetes insipidus. What is the expected
pharmacological action of this medication?
To stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin.
To slow the absorption of glucose in the intestine.
To increase reabsorption of water in the renal tubules.
To increase blood pressure. –
Correct Answer-To increase reabsorption of water in the renal
tubules;
The expected pharmacological action is to promote reabsorption of
water within the kidney.
A nurse is preparing to administer transdermal nitroglycerin to a
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Trim the edges of the patch to fit the area of application.
Remove the patch for a period of 10 to 12 hr daily.
Instruct the client to avoid showering while the patch is in place.
Tell the client that headaches are not an adverse effect of the patch.
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- Correct Answer-Remove the patch for a period of 10 to 12 hr daily;
Continuous exposure to transdermal nitroglycerin can increase the
client's tolerance to the medication, thereby making it less effective.
Therefore, the client should only wear the patch for 12 to 14 hr each
day.
A nurse is preparing to administer timolol ophthalmic drops to a
client who has glaucoma. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
Administer one drop onto the surface of the client's eye.
Hold the dropper 4 cm (1.6 in) above the conjunctival sac when
administering the medication.
Apply pressure on the nasolacrimal duct for 1 min after
administering the medication.
Instruct the client to rub the eye in a circular motion after
administering the medication. –
Correct Answer-Apply pressure on the nasolacrimal duct for 1 min
after administering the medication;
