PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED ATI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED ATI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is collecting data from a client who is asking about taking celecoxib for treatment of joint pain. The nurse should recognize which of the following is a contraindication to receiving celecoxib? a. Hyperglycemia b. Allergy to penicillin c. History of myocardial infarction d. Peptic ulcer disease - CORRECT ANSWER -c. History of myocardial infarction A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Take the medication on empty stomach b. Monitor for signs of hyperthyroidism c. Watch for signs of urinary retention d. maintain a consistent sodium intake - CORRECT ANSWER -d. maintain a consistent sodium intake A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of psychosis and is taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to counter act the adverse effects of this medication? a. Suggest that the client supply anti-perspirant more frequently. b. help the client apply sunblock before going outside. c. give the client a list of over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication. d. Recommend that the client take the medication on an empty stomach. - CORRECT ANSWER -b. help the client apply sunblock before going outside.