Pharmacology Assessment 2, ATI Capstone Pharmacology
assessment 1, ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2 Exam
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A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has received instructions from the nurse
about the use of nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension. Which of the following
statements made by the client should indicate to the nurse that the teaching
has been effective? - ANSWER-"I will hold the medication in my mouth for as
long as possible."
\A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has received instructions from the
nurse about the use of nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension. Which of the following
statements made by the client should indicate to the nurse that the teaching
has been effective? - ANSWER-"I will hold the medication in my mouth for as
long as possible."
\A client is taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat hip pain. The nurse should
teach the client that, to minimize gastric mucosal irritation, she should take this
medication at which of the following times? - ANSWER-Immediately after a
meal
\A client is taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat hip pain. The nurse should
teach the client that, to minimize gastric mucosal irritation, she should take this
medication at which of the following times? - ANSWER-Immediately after a
meal
,\A client tells the nurse she took a dose of dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) before
coming to the health care clinic. The nurse determines that the medication is
effective when the client reports relief of - ANSWER-nausea
\A client tells the nurse she took a dose of dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) before
coming to the health care clinic. The nurse determines that the medication is
effective when the client reports relief of - ANSWER-nausea
\A client who is postoperative reports incisional pain. The surgeon has
prescribed subcutaneous morphine. Before administering this medication, the
nurse should complete which priority assessment? - ANSWER-Respiratory rate
\A client who is postoperative reports incisional pain. The surgeon has
prescribed subcutaneous morphine. Before administering this medication, the
nurse should complete which priority assessment? - ANSWER-Respiratory rate
\A female client who has rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse if it is safe for her
to take aspirin. Which of the following is a contraindication to this medication? -
ANSWER-History of gastric ulcers.
\A female client who has rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse if it is safe for her
to take aspirin. Which of the following is a contraindication to this medication? -
ANSWER-History of gastric ulcers.
\A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult client
who reports falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the following
medications should the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls? -
ANSWER-Alprazolam (Xanax)
,\A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult client
who reports falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the following
medications should the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls? -
ANSWER-Alprazolam (Xanax)
\A hospice nurse makes weekly visits to a client who has terminal cancer. For
several weeks, the client has been taking morphine sulfate for pain relief. At
today's visit, the client reports to the nurse that the usual dose of morphine
does not seem to be working. The nurse should understand that the most likely
explanation is that the client has - ANSWER-developed a tolerance to the
medication.
\A hospice nurse makes weekly visits to a client who has terminal cancer. For
several weeks, the client has been taking morphine sulfate for pain relief. At
today's visit, the client reports to the nurse that the usual dose of morphine
does not seem to be working. The nurse should understand that the most likely
explanation is that the client has - ANSWER-developed a tolerance to the
medication.
\a nurse in the PACU is caring for a client who has received GA and has a
manifestations of malignant hyperthermia, the nurse should expect to
administer which of the following meds? - ANSWER-dantrolene
\a nurse in the PACU is caring for a client who has received GA and has a
manifestations of malignant hyperthermia, the nurse should expect to
administer which of the following meds? - ANSWER-dantrolene
\a nurse in the PACU is caring for a pt who has received GA and has a
manifestation of malignant hyperthermia, the nurse should expect to
administer what med? - ANSWER-dantrolene
, \a nurse in the PACU is caring for a pt who has received GA and has a
manifestation of malignant hyperthermia, the nurse should expect to
administer what med? - ANSWER-dantrolene
\a nurse is administering bumetanide to a pt who has ascites, the nurse should
monitor for what as an expected therapeutic effect of this med - ANSWER-
increased urinary output
(loop diuretic)
\A nurse is administering ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) via nebulizer to a
client who has emphysema. Which of the following client findings should cause
the nurse to consult the provider before administering the next dose? -
ANSWER-Visual changes
\A nurse is administering ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) via nebulizer to a
client who has emphysema. Which of the following client findings should cause
the nurse to consult the provider before administering the next dose? -
ANSWER-Visual changes
\a nurse is assessing a client who has been using beclomethasone for 2 weeks to
manage her asthma, what is the priority to report to the provider - ANSWER-
bronchospasms
\a nurse is assessing a client who has HF is taking digoxin. the nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an indication of
digoxin toxicity to report to the provider? - ANSWER-vomiting