PHARM ATI PROCTORED 2019 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT(GRADED A+)
NEW AND IMPROVED!!!!
,A nurse is assessing a client who reports using several herbal and vitamin supplements
daily, including saw palmetto. The nurse should recognize that saw palmetto is a
supplement used by clients to elicit which of the following therapeutic effects
A. urinary health promotion
B. immune system stimulation
C. decreased leg pain from arterial disease
D. prevention of nausea caused by motion sickness - ANSWER A. urinary health
promotion
Saw palmetto is used primarily for manifestations related to prostatic conditions, such
as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Its effectiveness has not been scientifically
proven, however. The nurse should teach the client to check with the provider about
interactions between saw palmetto and other medications.
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The nurse
should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection due
to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?
a. Reye's syndrome
b. Visual disturbances
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Wilm's tumor - ANSWER a. Reye's syndrome
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV
fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following
therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
b. Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils - ANSWER c. Promotes RBC production
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
, b. Naproxen (NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin (NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics) - ANSWER d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics)
A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide. The
nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a
contraindication to this medication?
a. Hyperthyroidism
b. Intestinal obstruction
c. Glaucoma
d. Low blood pressure - ANSWER b. Intestinal obstruction
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat
schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is experiencing
involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the
nurse anticipate administering?
a. Amantadine
b. Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
d. Hydroxyzine (Antihistamine) - ANSWER a. Amantadine
A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Hypotension
b. Hyperthermia
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Tachycardia - ANSWER d. Tachycardia
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription for
phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates the need for further teaching?
a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b. The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid of the
infections.
c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT(GRADED A+)
NEW AND IMPROVED!!!!
,A nurse is assessing a client who reports using several herbal and vitamin supplements
daily, including saw palmetto. The nurse should recognize that saw palmetto is a
supplement used by clients to elicit which of the following therapeutic effects
A. urinary health promotion
B. immune system stimulation
C. decreased leg pain from arterial disease
D. prevention of nausea caused by motion sickness - ANSWER A. urinary health
promotion
Saw palmetto is used primarily for manifestations related to prostatic conditions, such
as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Its effectiveness has not been scientifically
proven, however. The nurse should teach the client to check with the provider about
interactions between saw palmetto and other medications.
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The nurse
should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection due
to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?
a. Reye's syndrome
b. Visual disturbances
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Wilm's tumor - ANSWER a. Reye's syndrome
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV
fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following
therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
b. Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils - ANSWER c. Promotes RBC production
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
, b. Naproxen (NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin (NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics) - ANSWER d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics)
A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide. The
nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a
contraindication to this medication?
a. Hyperthyroidism
b. Intestinal obstruction
c. Glaucoma
d. Low blood pressure - ANSWER b. Intestinal obstruction
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat
schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is experiencing
involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the
nurse anticipate administering?
a. Amantadine
b. Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
d. Hydroxyzine (Antihistamine) - ANSWER a. Amantadine
A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Hypotension
b. Hyperthermia
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Tachycardia - ANSWER d. Tachycardia
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription for
phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates the need for further teaching?
a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b. The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid of the
infections.
c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
