ATI PHARMACOLOGY (NURSING)

A nurse is evaluating how a client who is pregnant is responding to a medication. Which of the following physiological effects of pregnancy should the nurse take into consideration? a. increased intestinal transit rate b. accelerated excretion of fluids c. reduced renal blood flow d. decreased hepatic metabolism -Correct Answer b. accelerated excretion of fluids there are physiologic changes in the kidneys with pregnancy, including accelerated excretion from increased renal blood flo...

ATI Capstone Pharmacology assessment 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2 Questions With Complete Solutions

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider (SATA)? Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dl Platelets 75,000/mm3 Potassium 5.2 meq/l A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for methylprednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include (SATA)? Blood glucose levels wi...

A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL - ANSWER 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ind...

A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program tohelp him overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is ableto drive down a familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. Thenurse should recognize that to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following? a. Biofeedback b. Therapist modeling c. Frequent pacing d. Positive reinforcement - ANSWER a. Biofeedback A nurse is counseling a client following the de...