(NGN) ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2023 - Verified Solution 2024 update

providing antibodies obtained from immunehumans or animals. Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Whichis the rationale? - CORRECT ANSWERS Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same time Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: -CORRECT ANSWERS can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost always fatal. The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is: - CORRECT ANSWERS narcan. The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: - CORRECTANSWERS thromboembolism. When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: - CORRECT ANSWERS higher dose needed to achieve same effect. Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: - CORRECTANSWERS Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of theosmotic diuretic mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early adverse effect of mannitol? - CORRECT ANSWERS Bounding pulse Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective betaadrenergic blockers: - CORRECT ANSWERS are less likely to causebronchoconstriction. A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a prescription for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take thedrug? - CORRECT ANSWERS One hour before the flight Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is allergic to penicillin. Why is this important to assess? - CORRECTANSWERS A client who is allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to cephalosporins. The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tetracyclines In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections.Which drug should be readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic reaction? - CORRECT ANSWERS Epinephrine Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: - CORRECT ANSWERS decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium andwater. Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects of declined plasma albumin levels in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS "There is an increased risk for adverse effects." To prevent oral fungal infections, the nurse should instruct the client who uses a beclomethasone inhaler to take which action? - CORRECT ANSWERS Rinse the mouth after each use. A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birthcontrol pills. She calls the clinic and relates that she missed her medication yesterday. Which instructions will the nurse give? - CORRECT ANSWERS "Take two pills today then continue on a daily basis." The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to: - CORRECT ANSWERS facilitate mucus expectoration. Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated withwhich class of antihypertensive drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERS Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of whichcondition? - CORRECT ANSWERS Protracted muscle spasticity Oral diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine, has been prescribed for a client who has anxiety and muscle spasms. Which nursing interventionis appropriate for the care of this client? - CORRECT ANSWERS Assessfor incoordination and daytime drowsiness. The nurse practitioner prescribed anhydrous theophylline (Theo-Dur)for the client with chronic bronchitis. With which disorder would thenurse practitioner reco..........