VATI Pharm, Pharmacology Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
A nurse is planning to teach about the use of a spacer to a child who has a new
prescription for a fluticasone inhaler to treat chronic asthma. the nurse should
include that the spacer decreases the risk for which of the following adverse effects
of the medication. - Correct answer-Oral candidiasis
A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the
nurse should include in the teaching? - Correct answer-phototoxicity.
avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing.
discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs.
Tendon rupture is another adverse effect
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,a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the
following action should the nurse take - Correct answer-give the med with food.
Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric irritation
a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy
which action should the nurse take - Correct answer-place monitoring cords and
tubes in a stokinette. to avoid exposure to skin
which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced
ulcer? - Correct answer-Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a
gastric ulcer in the client who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform
the client that smoking reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases
gastric emptying, transporting more acid into the duodenum.
a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for - Correct answer-
to prevent breast cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis
a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription
for hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? - Correct
answer-hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - Correct answer-
electrolyte imbalances.
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,teaching for pt taking zidovudine - Correct answer-limit exposure to people who
have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
allopurinol - Correct answer-decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine - Correct
answer-agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
what is the nurses immediate priority in post op - Correct answer-monitor
respiratory status
adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis - Correct answer-
hypertension
acyclovir - Correct answer-assess for an increase in creatinine.
acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
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, a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what should the nurse
report to the HCP - Correct answer-pt taking ginkgo biloba
which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha - Correct
answer-hemoglobin and iron
adverse effect of spirinolactone - Correct answer-muscle weakness
pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect - Correct answer-
edema
beclomethasone teaching - Correct answer-gargle with water after to prevent oral
candidias
pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s - Correct answer-
diaphoresis
abdominal discomfort
increased ALT
pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception what are adverse
effect - Correct answer-break through bleeding
antidote for warfarin - Correct answer-vitamin K if giving IV push dilute and give
slowly to prevent cardiovascular collapse
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Questions and Answers
A nurse is planning to teach about the use of a spacer to a child who has a new
prescription for a fluticasone inhaler to treat chronic asthma. the nurse should
include that the spacer decreases the risk for which of the following adverse effects
of the medication. - Correct answer-Oral candidiasis
A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the
nurse should include in the teaching? - Correct answer-phototoxicity.
avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing.
discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs.
Tendon rupture is another adverse effect
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,a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the
following action should the nurse take - Correct answer-give the med with food.
Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric irritation
a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy
which action should the nurse take - Correct answer-place monitoring cords and
tubes in a stokinette. to avoid exposure to skin
which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced
ulcer? - Correct answer-Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a
gastric ulcer in the client who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform
the client that smoking reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases
gastric emptying, transporting more acid into the duodenum.
a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for - Correct answer-
to prevent breast cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis
a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription
for hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? - Correct
answer-hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - Correct answer-
electrolyte imbalances.
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,teaching for pt taking zidovudine - Correct answer-limit exposure to people who
have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
allopurinol - Correct answer-decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine - Correct
answer-agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
what is the nurses immediate priority in post op - Correct answer-monitor
respiratory status
adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis - Correct answer-
hypertension
acyclovir - Correct answer-assess for an increase in creatinine.
acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
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, a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what should the nurse
report to the HCP - Correct answer-pt taking ginkgo biloba
which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha - Correct
answer-hemoglobin and iron
adverse effect of spirinolactone - Correct answer-muscle weakness
pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect - Correct answer-
edema
beclomethasone teaching - Correct answer-gargle with water after to prevent oral
candidias
pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s - Correct answer-
diaphoresis
abdominal discomfort
increased ALT
pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception what are adverse
effect - Correct answer-break through bleeding
antidote for warfarin - Correct answer-vitamin K if giving IV push dilute and give
slowly to prevent cardiovascular collapse
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