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ATI Pharmacology 2023 Assessment B
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1. The nurse is caring for a Genitourinary- changes in libido
client in a mental health GI- constipation metabolic- wt loss
clinic.
Rationale:
Provider Prescriptions When taking action, the nurse should educate the client about
potential adverse effects of bupropion. Common adverse effects of
1230: this medication include changes in libido, constipation, and weight
Bupropion XR 150 mg daily loss.
once daily in AM for three
days then increase to 150
mg twice daily.

Assessment

1200:
Client here for scheduled
visit to discuss mood.
Client reports they were
previously prescribed ser-
traline for depression,
however tapered off that
medication 6 months ago.
Client states "It made me
gain weight and it com-
pletely took away my sex
drive, so I stopped taking
it." The client reports "My
depression has just gotten
so bad. I have been see-
ing a counselor and they
encouraged me to see a
provider about trying a dif-


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ferent medication."
1230:
Provider Prescriptions re-
ceived. Visit summary re-
viewed with client to
discuss the newly pre-
scribed medication. Client
has a follow-up visit
with provider in 3 weeks
and continues with weekly
counseling.

For each body system be-
low, click to specify the ad-
ver

2. A nurse is caring for a client "I will notify my provider if I feel sick."-Understanding
in a clinic.
Nurses' Notes "I will eat foods high in potassium."
3 months ago: -Need for further education
Client was educated on
"I should take this medication with meals."
non-pharmacological in-
-Need for further education
terventions to lower blood
pressure such as exercise
"Coughing is expected while taking this medication."-Need for fur-
and a low-fat, low-sodium
ther education
diet with fresh fruits and
vegetables. Client to return "I should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for a headache."
to office for a follow-up visit -Understanding
in 3 months.
Today: Rationale:
Blood pressure is still el- When evaluating outcomes, the nurse should identify that the
evated. Provider notified client's statements: "I will notify my provider if I feel sick" and "I


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and prescription given to should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for a headache"
the client. The client was indicate an understanding of teaching. Captopril can cause neu-
educated on the medica- tropenia. If a client develops manifestations of infection such as a
tion. fever or sore throat, the provider should be notified. NSAIDS such as
Vital Signs ibuprofen may reduce the effectiveness of captopril and should be
3 months ago: avoided. The nurse should identify that the client's statements: "I will
Temperature 36.7° C (98° eat foods high in potassium," "Coughing is expected while taking
F) this medication," and "I should take this medication with meals
Pulse 75/min indicate a need for further education. Hyperkalemia is an adverse
Respiratory Rate 16/min effect of captopril. The client should avoid potassium supplements
Blood Pressure 130/81 mm and potassium-sparing supplements. Coughing is an adverse effect
Hg of captopril and the nurse should notify the provider. Captopril
Oxygen Saturation 99% on should be given one hour before meals or two hours after meals.
room air

Today:
Temperature 36.4° C (97.5°
F)
Pulse 77/min
Respiratory Rate 16/min
Blood Pressure 148/90 mm
Hg
Oxygen Saturation 98% on
room air

Provider Prescriptions
Today:
Captopril 12.5 mg twice a
day by mouth

Which client statements in-
dicate an understanding of


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the teaching? Click to speci-
fy if the client statement in-
dicates an underst

3. A nurse is caring for a client Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary- urine characteristics
in a clinic and is review- Musculoskeletal/Integumentary- muscle weakness
ing their electronic medical Neurological- dizziness
record (EMR).
Rationale:
Nurses' Notes When recognizing cues for a client who is taking atorvastatin, the
3 months ago: nurse should identify that the findings of the client's urine character-
Client was prescribed ator- istics, muscle weakness, and dizziness indicate an adverse reaction
vastatin by provider. Client to the medication. Atorvastatin can cause dark urine, muscle pain,
was educated to continue muscle spasms, and weakness, which could be an indication of
eating a diet low in saturat- injury to the muscle tissue. Atorvastatin can also cause neurological
ed fats and to participate symptoms such as dizziness, headache, confusion, and fatigue.
in regular exercise. Client is
to return to the office in 3
months for a follow-up vis-
it.
Today:
Client here for a follow-up
visit. Client reports last
bowel movement was 1
day ago, increased ap-
petite, and dark urine upon
urination. Client reports
having some muscle weak-
ness when working out-
side. Skin is warm, dry,
and intact. Color consistent
with genetic background.

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