NR 293 ATI Pharmacology Final Review bacteriostatic - ANS drugs that do not kill the bacteria, but slows their growth culture and sensitivity - ANS take a blood culture so we can determine where the bacteria is growing; sensitivity report determines the best treatment antibiotic combos - ANS Additive potentiative antagonistic empiric therapy - ANS treatment of an infection before specific culture information has been obtained definitive therapy - ANS antibiotic therapy ...

NR 293 ATI Pharmacology Final EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 1) A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and is prescribed diphenhydramine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding the adverse effect of dry mouth associated with diphenhydramine? a) Administer the medication with food b) Chew on sugarless gum or suck on hard, sour candies i) Rationale: Clients who report dry mouth can get the most effective relief by sucking on hard candies (esp...

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Drowsiness i) Rationale: Drowsine...

NR 293 ATI Pharmacology Final Review 2019 1) Calcium supplement for osteoporosis--why would they have flank pain 2) A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I am not constipated." The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream? a. Glucose b. Ammonia i. Rationale: Lactulose, a disac...

Pharmacology Final Review 1 NR 293 ATI Pharmacology Final Review latest – Chamberlain College of Nursing 1. Calcium supplement for osteoporosis--why would they have flank pain 2. A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I am not constipated." The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstrea...

NR 293 ATI Pharmacology Final Review 2020 Chamberlain College of Nursing

1) Calcium supplement for osteoporosis--why would they have flank pain 2) A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I am not constipated." The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream? a. Glucose b. Ammonia i. Rationale: Lactulose, a disaccharide, is a sugar that works as an osmoti...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Drowsiness i) Rationale: Drowsines...

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Drowsiness i) Rationale: Drowsine...