ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2 already
Graded A+
A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has received instructions from the nurse about
the use of nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension. Which of the following statements made by
the client should indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective? - ans"I will
hold the medication in my mouth for as long as possible."
A client is taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat hip pain. The nurse should teach the
client that, to minimize gastric mucosal irritation, she should take this medication at
which of the following times? - ansImmediately after a meal
A client tells the nurse she took a dose of dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) before coming
to the health care clinic. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the
client reports relief of - ansnausea
A client who is postoperative reports incisional pain. The surgeon has prescribed
subcutaneous morphine. Before administering this medication, the nurse should
complete which priority assessment? - ansRespiratory rate
A female client who has rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take
aspirin. Which of the following is a contraindication to this medication? - ansHistory of
gastric ulcers.
A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult client who reports
falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the following medications should
the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls? - ansAlprazolam (Xanax)
A hospice nurse makes weekly visits to a client who has terminal cancer. For several
weeks, the client has been taking morphine sulfate for pain relief. At today's visit, the
client reports to the nurse that the usual dose of morphine does not seem to be working.
The nurse should understand that the most likely explanation is that the client has -
ansdeveloped a tolerance to the medication.
A nurse is administering ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) via nebulizer to a client who has
emphysema. Which of the following client findings should cause the nurse to consult the
provider before administering the next dose? - ansVisual changes
A nurse is caring for a child in status asthmaticus. Which of the following is the priority
action for the nurse to take? - ansAdminister a short-acting ß2 -agonist.
A nurse is caring for a client treated with intermittent IV vancomycin (Vancocin). The
client reports pain at the IV site when the nurse starts the infusion. Which of the
following nursing actions is appropriate at this time? - ansAssess the patency of the IV
site.
,ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2 already
Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol (Proventil) helps his breathing.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)
- ans- The medication will prevent wheezing
- The medication will open the airways.
- The medication will decrease coughing episodes.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to
relieve pruritus. The client asks the nurse how he can minimize the daytime sedation he
is experiencing. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? -
ans"Take most of the daily dose at bedtime."
A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia and has difficulty swallowing pills. The
client's provider has prescribed a liquid oral iron supplement. The client should be
instructed by the nurse to take the iron - answith orange juice to enhance absorption.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been on levothyroxine (Synthroid) for several
months. If the dose of this medication has been adequate, the nurse should expect to
see a decrease in the - ansthyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed
aspirin (Ecotrin) PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to
make it easier to swallow. The nurse's response should be, "Crushing the pill - ansmight
cause you to have a stomachache or indigestion."
A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and dermatitis and is started on
diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Which of the following nursing recommendations is
appropriate for decreasing the dry mouth associated with the use of diphenhydramine? -
ans"Chew on sugarless gum or suck on hard, sour candies."
A nurse is caring for a client who has several environmental allergies and was admitted
in status asthmaticus. The provider prescribes cromolyn sodium (Intal) via metered
dose inhaler (MDI) to be added to the client's home management along with an
albuterol (Proventil) MDI. When performing discharge teaching, the nurse should
identify the need for additional teaching when the client states, - ans"I will be sure to
take the Intal four times a day before using the Proventil."
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of the
following manifestations should suggest to the nurse that the client may have taken an
overdose of levothyroxine? - ansInsomnia
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen (Naprosyn) following an
exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following comments by the client
, ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2 already
Graded A+
requires further discussion by the nurse? - ans"I've been buying Tagamet to help with
the indigestion I've had."
A nurse is caring for a client who received morphine sulfate 30 min ago. Which of the
following best determines therapeutic client response to this medication? - ans0 rating
on pain scale
A nurse is caring for a client who reports daily use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to
manage mild knee pain. Which of the following statements by the client should be of
most concern to the nurse? - ans"I take three or four Vicodin ES tablets a day for severe
knee and joint pain."
A nurse is caring for a client who reports occasionally self-medicating with an over-the-
counter calcium carbonate antacid. To avoid the adverse effects of calcium carbonate,
the nurse should recommend that the client take this medication with - answater.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports taking bisacodyl (Ducolax) to promote a daily
bowel movement. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority response? -
ans"How long have you been taking the Ducolax?"
A nurse is caring for a client who requests pain medication. The nurse should
understand that acute pain can cause which of the following? - ansIncreased heart rate
A nurse is caring for a client. The client states, "I don't want to take my
medication.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ansDocument that
the client refuses the medication.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the following
medications is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that
apply.) - ans- Furosemide (Lasix)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
A nurse is developing home instructions for a client who is prescribed phenytoin
(Dilantin) via the tube. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
instructions? - ansAlcohol increases the chance of phenytoin toxicity.
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to start
taking theophylline (Theo-24). The nurse should tell the client that this medication might
cause which of the following adverse effects? - ansTachycardia
A nurse is instructing a hospitalized client who has asthma about how to use an
albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. The nurse should recognize that the client understands how
Graded A+
A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has received instructions from the nurse about
the use of nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension. Which of the following statements made by
the client should indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective? - ans"I will
hold the medication in my mouth for as long as possible."
A client is taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat hip pain. The nurse should teach the
client that, to minimize gastric mucosal irritation, she should take this medication at
which of the following times? - ansImmediately after a meal
A client tells the nurse she took a dose of dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) before coming
to the health care clinic. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the
client reports relief of - ansnausea
A client who is postoperative reports incisional pain. The surgeon has prescribed
subcutaneous morphine. Before administering this medication, the nurse should
complete which priority assessment? - ansRespiratory rate
A female client who has rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take
aspirin. Which of the following is a contraindication to this medication? - ansHistory of
gastric ulcers.
A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult client who reports
falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the following medications should
the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls? - ansAlprazolam (Xanax)
A hospice nurse makes weekly visits to a client who has terminal cancer. For several
weeks, the client has been taking morphine sulfate for pain relief. At today's visit, the
client reports to the nurse that the usual dose of morphine does not seem to be working.
The nurse should understand that the most likely explanation is that the client has -
ansdeveloped a tolerance to the medication.
A nurse is administering ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) via nebulizer to a client who has
emphysema. Which of the following client findings should cause the nurse to consult the
provider before administering the next dose? - ansVisual changes
A nurse is caring for a child in status asthmaticus. Which of the following is the priority
action for the nurse to take? - ansAdminister a short-acting ß2 -agonist.
A nurse is caring for a client treated with intermittent IV vancomycin (Vancocin). The
client reports pain at the IV site when the nurse starts the infusion. Which of the
following nursing actions is appropriate at this time? - ansAssess the patency of the IV
site.
,ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2 already
Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol (Proventil) helps his breathing.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)
- ans- The medication will prevent wheezing
- The medication will open the airways.
- The medication will decrease coughing episodes.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to
relieve pruritus. The client asks the nurse how he can minimize the daytime sedation he
is experiencing. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? -
ans"Take most of the daily dose at bedtime."
A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia and has difficulty swallowing pills. The
client's provider has prescribed a liquid oral iron supplement. The client should be
instructed by the nurse to take the iron - answith orange juice to enhance absorption.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been on levothyroxine (Synthroid) for several
months. If the dose of this medication has been adequate, the nurse should expect to
see a decrease in the - ansthyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed
aspirin (Ecotrin) PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to
make it easier to swallow. The nurse's response should be, "Crushing the pill - ansmight
cause you to have a stomachache or indigestion."
A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and dermatitis and is started on
diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Which of the following nursing recommendations is
appropriate for decreasing the dry mouth associated with the use of diphenhydramine? -
ans"Chew on sugarless gum or suck on hard, sour candies."
A nurse is caring for a client who has several environmental allergies and was admitted
in status asthmaticus. The provider prescribes cromolyn sodium (Intal) via metered
dose inhaler (MDI) to be added to the client's home management along with an
albuterol (Proventil) MDI. When performing discharge teaching, the nurse should
identify the need for additional teaching when the client states, - ans"I will be sure to
take the Intal four times a day before using the Proventil."
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of the
following manifestations should suggest to the nurse that the client may have taken an
overdose of levothyroxine? - ansInsomnia
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen (Naprosyn) following an
exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following comments by the client
, ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2 already
Graded A+
requires further discussion by the nurse? - ans"I've been buying Tagamet to help with
the indigestion I've had."
A nurse is caring for a client who received morphine sulfate 30 min ago. Which of the
following best determines therapeutic client response to this medication? - ans0 rating
on pain scale
A nurse is caring for a client who reports daily use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to
manage mild knee pain. Which of the following statements by the client should be of
most concern to the nurse? - ans"I take three or four Vicodin ES tablets a day for severe
knee and joint pain."
A nurse is caring for a client who reports occasionally self-medicating with an over-the-
counter calcium carbonate antacid. To avoid the adverse effects of calcium carbonate,
the nurse should recommend that the client take this medication with - answater.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports taking bisacodyl (Ducolax) to promote a daily
bowel movement. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority response? -
ans"How long have you been taking the Ducolax?"
A nurse is caring for a client who requests pain medication. The nurse should
understand that acute pain can cause which of the following? - ansIncreased heart rate
A nurse is caring for a client. The client states, "I don't want to take my
medication.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ansDocument that
the client refuses the medication.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the following
medications is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that
apply.) - ans- Furosemide (Lasix)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
A nurse is developing home instructions for a client who is prescribed phenytoin
(Dilantin) via the tube. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
instructions? - ansAlcohol increases the chance of phenytoin toxicity.
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to start
taking theophylline (Theo-24). The nurse should tell the client that this medication might
cause which of the following adverse effects? - ansTachycardia
A nurse is instructing a hospitalized client who has asthma about how to use an
albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. The nurse should recognize that the client understands how
