Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Final
Practice Questions (ATI/Test/Quiz) questions
With solutions
"generations" of cephalosporins: which statement
by the student indicates understanding of the
teaching? Correct Answers later generations of
cephalosporins have lower resistant to destruction
by beta-lactamases
a client with atrial fibrillation is receiving a
continuous heparin infusion at 100 units/hour. The
nurse determines that the client is receiving
therapeutic effect based on which results Correct
Answers aPTT time of 60
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of the
clients. The nurse should contact the provider
about a potential contraindication to a medication
for which of the following clients? (Select all that
apply?)
a). a client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an
influenza immunization
b). a client who takes prednisone and has a
possible fungal infections
c). a client who has chronic liver disease and is
taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen
,d). a client who has peptic ulcer disease, takes
sucralfate, and tells the nurse she has started
taking OTC aluminum hydroxide
e). a client who has a prosthetic heart valve, take
warfarin, and reports a suspected pregnancy
Correct Answers b,c,e
a nurse in a provider's office is instructing a parent
of toddler how to administer ear drops. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include?
(select all that apply)
a. "place the child on his unaffected side when you
are ready to administer the med"
b. "warm the med by gently rolling it between your
hands for a few minutes"
c. "gently shake med that is in suspension form"
d. " keep the child on his side for 5 min after
instillation of the ear drops"
e. " tightly pack the ear with cotton after instillation
of the ear drops" Correct Answers a,b,c,d
a nurse in a provider's office is monitoring serum
electrolytes for four older adult clients who take
digoxin. Which of the following electrolyte values
increases a client's risk for digoxin toxicity?
a. Ca+ 9.2 mg/dL
b. Ca+ 10.3 mg/dL
c. K 3.4 mEq/L
,d. K 4.8 mEq/L Correct Answers c
a nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the
medical record of a client who is pregnant and is at
her first prenatal visit. Which of the following
immunizations may the nurse administer safely to
the client
a. varicella vaccine
b. rubella vaccine
c. inactivated influenza vaccine
d. measles vaccine Correct Answers c
a nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a
client who is receiving IV nitroprusside for
hypertensive crisis. The nurse should monitor the
client for which of the following adverse reactions
to this med?
a. intestinal ileus
b. neutropenia
c. delirium
d. hyperthermia Correct Answers c
a nurse in an emergency department is peforming
an admission assessment for a client who has
severe apririn toxicity. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
a. body temp 35 C
, b. lung crackles
c. cool, dry skin
d. respiratory depression Correct Answers d
a nurse in an emergency unit is reviewing the
medical record of a client who is being evaluated
for angle-closure glaucoma. which of the following
findings are indicative of this condition>
a. insidious onset of painless loss of vision
b. gradual reduction in peripheral vision
c. severe pain around eyes
d. intraocular pressure 12 mm hg Correct Answers
c.
a nurse in an outpatient facility is preparing to
administer nafcillin IM to an adult client who has an
infection. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take? (sata)
a. select a 25 gauge, .5 in needle for the injection
b. administer the med deeply into the
ventrogluteal muscle
c. ask the client about an allergy to penicillin
before administering the med
d. monitor the client for 30 min following the
injection
e. tell the client to expect a temporary rash to
develop following the injection Correct Answers
b,c,d
Practice Questions (ATI/Test/Quiz) questions
With solutions
"generations" of cephalosporins: which statement
by the student indicates understanding of the
teaching? Correct Answers later generations of
cephalosporins have lower resistant to destruction
by beta-lactamases
a client with atrial fibrillation is receiving a
continuous heparin infusion at 100 units/hour. The
nurse determines that the client is receiving
therapeutic effect based on which results Correct
Answers aPTT time of 60
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of the
clients. The nurse should contact the provider
about a potential contraindication to a medication
for which of the following clients? (Select all that
apply?)
a). a client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an
influenza immunization
b). a client who takes prednisone and has a
possible fungal infections
c). a client who has chronic liver disease and is
taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen
,d). a client who has peptic ulcer disease, takes
sucralfate, and tells the nurse she has started
taking OTC aluminum hydroxide
e). a client who has a prosthetic heart valve, take
warfarin, and reports a suspected pregnancy
Correct Answers b,c,e
a nurse in a provider's office is instructing a parent
of toddler how to administer ear drops. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include?
(select all that apply)
a. "place the child on his unaffected side when you
are ready to administer the med"
b. "warm the med by gently rolling it between your
hands for a few minutes"
c. "gently shake med that is in suspension form"
d. " keep the child on his side for 5 min after
instillation of the ear drops"
e. " tightly pack the ear with cotton after instillation
of the ear drops" Correct Answers a,b,c,d
a nurse in a provider's office is monitoring serum
electrolytes for four older adult clients who take
digoxin. Which of the following electrolyte values
increases a client's risk for digoxin toxicity?
a. Ca+ 9.2 mg/dL
b. Ca+ 10.3 mg/dL
c. K 3.4 mEq/L
,d. K 4.8 mEq/L Correct Answers c
a nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the
medical record of a client who is pregnant and is at
her first prenatal visit. Which of the following
immunizations may the nurse administer safely to
the client
a. varicella vaccine
b. rubella vaccine
c. inactivated influenza vaccine
d. measles vaccine Correct Answers c
a nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a
client who is receiving IV nitroprusside for
hypertensive crisis. The nurse should monitor the
client for which of the following adverse reactions
to this med?
a. intestinal ileus
b. neutropenia
c. delirium
d. hyperthermia Correct Answers c
a nurse in an emergency department is peforming
an admission assessment for a client who has
severe apririn toxicity. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
a. body temp 35 C
, b. lung crackles
c. cool, dry skin
d. respiratory depression Correct Answers d
a nurse in an emergency unit is reviewing the
medical record of a client who is being evaluated
for angle-closure glaucoma. which of the following
findings are indicative of this condition>
a. insidious onset of painless loss of vision
b. gradual reduction in peripheral vision
c. severe pain around eyes
d. intraocular pressure 12 mm hg Correct Answers
c.
a nurse in an outpatient facility is preparing to
administer nafcillin IM to an adult client who has an
infection. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take? (sata)
a. select a 25 gauge, .5 in needle for the injection
b. administer the med deeply into the
ventrogluteal muscle
c. ask the client about an allergy to penicillin
before administering the med
d. monitor the client for 30 min following the
injection
e. tell the client to expect a temporary rash to
develop following the injection Correct Answers
b,c,d
