ATI Pharmacology Proctored exam review questions and answers graded A

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has received a liver transplant and has a prescription to transition from cyclosporine to tacrolimus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take both the medications together for 72hr and then stop taking the cyclosporine B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus C. Alternate taking the medications for 48hr and then take only the tacrolimus D. If adverse reactions to the tacrolimus occur stop taking it and restart the cyclosporine B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and is scheduled for cardioversion. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for this procedure? A. Amlodipine B. Diltiazem C. Nifedipine D. Lidocaine B. Diltiazem A nurse is planning to administer diltiazem via IV bolus to a client who has atrial fibrillation. When assessing the client, the nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a contraindication to administration of diltiazem?A. Hypotension B. Tachycardia C. Decreased level of consciousness D. History of diuretic use A. Hypotension A nurse is caring for a client who has bronchitis and a prescription for a mucolytic agent. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this type of medication? A Fluid Overload B. Bronchospasm C. Electrolyte imbalance D. Tachycardia B. Bronchospasm