Ati Capstone Pharmacology Exam
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers)
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine, what assessment is priority -
CORRECT ANSWER - RR
a nurse is assessing a client who has been using beclomethasone for 2 weeks to
manage her asthma, what is the priority to report to the provider - CORRECT ANSWER
- bronchospasms
a nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for terazosin, the nurse should identify
that this medication is indicated for which of the following disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - hypertension
BPH
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for beclomethasone
inhaler to use with an albuterol inhaler for asthma maintenance, what should the nurse
instruct? - CORRECT ANSWER - you should gargle with water after each use of this
inhaler
a nurse is preparing to administer topotecan IV, which of the following meds should the
nurse expect to administer to control the adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER -
granisetron
(antiemetic to prevent n/v) for clients receiving chemo
a nurse is planning a staff education session on AE of meds, what info should the nurse
discuss about anticholinergic adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER - blurred vision
tachycardia
,constipation
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for guaifenesin,
what info regarding the action of guaifenesin should the nurse include in the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER - guaifenesin increases cough production
a nurse is preparing to administer verapamil to a client who is 2 days postmyocardial
infarction. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following outcomes as
therapeutic response to the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER - decreased anginal
pain
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine,
which statement indicates understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER - "i
might not realize the full effect of the medication for several weeks"
take on empty stomach with glass of water, first thing in the morning 30-60min prior to
breakfast
a nurse is assessing a client who has HF is taking digoxin. the nurse should monitor the
client for which of the following manifestations as an indication of digoxin toxicity to
report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER - vomiting
(n/v, anorexia, blurred vision)
a nurse is providing teaching for a pt with a prescription for oral metronidazole, what is
the priority teaching point? - CORRECT ANSWER - you should report a rash to your
provider
(fatal disorder Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
, a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
codeine for cough suppression, what is the priority instruction? - CORRECT ANSWER -
move slowly when standing from a lying down position
(r/f orthostatic hypotension)
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who received his medications 1 hour
ago, the pt reports chest pain, this can be an AE of what med? - CORRECT ANSWER -
albuterol
(beta2agonist, controls bronchospasm for asthma--can cause tremors, chest pain,
tachycardia, dysrhythmias)
a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new prescription for brimonidine to treat open-angle
glaucoma, what indicates an understanding of the instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER
- i can expect to feel some irritation when i put these drops in my eyes
a nurse is caring for a female client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for
raloxifene, what should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - pregnancy status
(risk category X)
a nurse is teaching a pt to use TD nitroglycerin patches to treat angina pectoris, what
instructions should she include? - CORRECT ANSWER - apply a new patch every
morning
(effects begin 30-60 min after application and last 14 hours)
a nurse is providing teaching to a pt who has a new prescription for allopurinol to treat
gout, what should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER - increase your fluid intake
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers)
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine, what assessment is priority -
CORRECT ANSWER - RR
a nurse is assessing a client who has been using beclomethasone for 2 weeks to
manage her asthma, what is the priority to report to the provider - CORRECT ANSWER
- bronchospasms
a nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for terazosin, the nurse should identify
that this medication is indicated for which of the following disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - hypertension
BPH
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for beclomethasone
inhaler to use with an albuterol inhaler for asthma maintenance, what should the nurse
instruct? - CORRECT ANSWER - you should gargle with water after each use of this
inhaler
a nurse is preparing to administer topotecan IV, which of the following meds should the
nurse expect to administer to control the adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER -
granisetron
(antiemetic to prevent n/v) for clients receiving chemo
a nurse is planning a staff education session on AE of meds, what info should the nurse
discuss about anticholinergic adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER - blurred vision
tachycardia
,constipation
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for guaifenesin,
what info regarding the action of guaifenesin should the nurse include in the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER - guaifenesin increases cough production
a nurse is preparing to administer verapamil to a client who is 2 days postmyocardial
infarction. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following outcomes as
therapeutic response to the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER - decreased anginal
pain
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine,
which statement indicates understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER - "i
might not realize the full effect of the medication for several weeks"
take on empty stomach with glass of water, first thing in the morning 30-60min prior to
breakfast
a nurse is assessing a client who has HF is taking digoxin. the nurse should monitor the
client for which of the following manifestations as an indication of digoxin toxicity to
report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER - vomiting
(n/v, anorexia, blurred vision)
a nurse is providing teaching for a pt with a prescription for oral metronidazole, what is
the priority teaching point? - CORRECT ANSWER - you should report a rash to your
provider
(fatal disorder Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
, a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for
codeine for cough suppression, what is the priority instruction? - CORRECT ANSWER -
move slowly when standing from a lying down position
(r/f orthostatic hypotension)
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who received his medications 1 hour
ago, the pt reports chest pain, this can be an AE of what med? - CORRECT ANSWER -
albuterol
(beta2agonist, controls bronchospasm for asthma--can cause tremors, chest pain,
tachycardia, dysrhythmias)
a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new prescription for brimonidine to treat open-angle
glaucoma, what indicates an understanding of the instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER
- i can expect to feel some irritation when i put these drops in my eyes
a nurse is caring for a female client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for
raloxifene, what should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - pregnancy status
(risk category X)
a nurse is teaching a pt to use TD nitroglycerin patches to treat angina pectoris, what
instructions should she include? - CORRECT ANSWER - apply a new patch every
morning
(effects begin 30-60 min after application and last 14 hours)
a nurse is providing teaching to a pt who has a new prescription for allopurinol to treat
gout, what should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER - increase your fluid intake
