ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM

A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask-like facial expression and is experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? 1, Amantadine. 2, Bupropion 3, Phenelzine 4, Hydroxyzine A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem at bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? 4 1, ecchymosis 2, decrease urine output. 3, increase blood pressure. 4, dizziness A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to administer alendronate 40 mg PO for an older adult client who has Paget's disease of the bone. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's priority? 1, Administer the medication to the client before breakfast in the morning. 2, Ambulate the client to a chair prior to administering the medication. 3. Give the medication to the client with water rather than milk. 4. Teach the client how to take the medication at home. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following conditions? 2 1. Raynaud's phenomenon 2. Migraine headaches