VATI PN Pharmacology Assessment
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a myasthenia gravis and is
experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Which of the following medications should the
nurse expect the RN to administer?
Bethanechol
Propranolol
Atropine
Epinephrine - Correct answer-Atropine
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for
lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor
for potential adverse effects?
Prothrombin Time
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,Hematocrit
Sodium
Potassium - Correct answer-Sodium
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for rosuvastatin
to treat high cholesterol levels. For which of the following adverse effects should
the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider immediately?
Muscle weakness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Insomnia - Correct answer-Muscle weakness
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding safe
procedures for medication administration. Which of the following statements by
the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will identify the client by verifying the client's name using the room number."
"I can administer antibiotics 1 hour before the scheduled time."
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,"I will check the label on the client's medication three times before administering
it."
"I will leave the client's medication at the client's bedside." - Correct answer-"I will
check the label on the client's medication three times before administering it."
A nurse is preparing to administer Lactated Ringer's solution 350 mL to infuse over
1 hr. The drop factor of the tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV
infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round answer to the nearest whole
number.) - Correct answer-ANSWER: 58 gtt/min.
Rationale: 350mL divided by 60 minutes times drop factor of 10 = 58.333
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving morphine to relieve
postoperative pain. The client's respiratory rate is 9/min. The nurse should notify
the provider and expect a stat prescription for which of the following medications?
Naloxone
Glucagon
Flumazenil
Protamine - Correct answer-Naloxone
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, A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin.
The client is taking propranolol. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for
which of the following findings as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing
Sleep disturbance
Hunger - Correct answer-Hunger
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is taking furosemide.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of
potassium?
1 cup baked potatoes
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh watermelon
1 cup raw chopped cabbage - Correct answer-1 cup baked potatoes
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Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a myasthenia gravis and is
experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Which of the following medications should the
nurse expect the RN to administer?
Bethanechol
Propranolol
Atropine
Epinephrine - Correct answer-Atropine
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for
lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor
for potential adverse effects?
Prothrombin Time
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,Hematocrit
Sodium
Potassium - Correct answer-Sodium
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for rosuvastatin
to treat high cholesterol levels. For which of the following adverse effects should
the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider immediately?
Muscle weakness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Insomnia - Correct answer-Muscle weakness
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding safe
procedures for medication administration. Which of the following statements by
the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will identify the client by verifying the client's name using the room number."
"I can administer antibiotics 1 hour before the scheduled time."
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,"I will check the label on the client's medication three times before administering
it."
"I will leave the client's medication at the client's bedside." - Correct answer-"I will
check the label on the client's medication three times before administering it."
A nurse is preparing to administer Lactated Ringer's solution 350 mL to infuse over
1 hr. The drop factor of the tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV
infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round answer to the nearest whole
number.) - Correct answer-ANSWER: 58 gtt/min.
Rationale: 350mL divided by 60 minutes times drop factor of 10 = 58.333
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving morphine to relieve
postoperative pain. The client's respiratory rate is 9/min. The nurse should notify
the provider and expect a stat prescription for which of the following medications?
Naloxone
Glucagon
Flumazenil
Protamine - Correct answer-Naloxone
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, A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin.
The client is taking propranolol. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for
which of the following findings as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing
Sleep disturbance
Hunger - Correct answer-Hunger
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is taking furosemide.
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of
potassium?
1 cup baked potatoes
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh watermelon
1 cup raw chopped cabbage - Correct answer-1 cup baked potatoes
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