ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Version 3| 70 Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update)
1. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving heparin theory for deep vein thrombosis, which of the findings should the nurse indicate to the nurse that the therapy is effective?
a. Decrease...
ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Versi on 3| 70 Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update) 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving heparin theory for deep vein thrombosis, which of the findings should the nurse indicate to the nurse that the therapy is effective? a. Decreased INR b. Platelets within the expected reference range c. Reduced calf circumference d. Presence of pedal pulses bilaterally 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following client statements i ndicates an understanding of the teaching. a. "I will take 1 tablet every 3 minutes if I experience discomfort" b. "I will call 911 if my pain is not relieved after taking the medication" c. "I will store the tablets in the refrigerator" d. "I will notify my provider If I experience occasional headaches." 3. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medicating interaction. a. Digoxin and levothyroxine b. Losartan and atorvastatin c. Propranolol and raloxifene d. Furosemide and amikacin 4. A nurse is teaching a client who is to start atorvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions? a. "I should avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication" b. "I should expect some muscle soreness for the first few weeks" c. "I don't need to eat a low -fat diet as long as I am taking this medication" d. "I should return to the clinic in 6 months for liver functions tests" 5. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep vein thrombosis. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly? a. INR b. Platelet count c. aPTT d. Fibrinogen 6. nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication? a. Temperature b. Respiratory rate c. Pain level d. Heart Rate 7. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfate (medication is used to treat severe hyperkalemia). which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective? a. sodium 1 50mEq/L b. Calcium 8mg/dl c. Magnesium 1.1mEq/L d. Potassium 4.6mEq/L 8. A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. Discard the v ial of medication if solution is cloudy b. Thaw the medication in the vial 30 min before administration c. Dilute the vial of medication with sterile water d. Shake the vial of medication to dissolve particulates 9. A nurse is teaching a client who is to start clopi dogrel. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effects of the medication. a. weight loss b. blurred vision c. bruising d. constipation 10. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is teaching piogli tazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? a. Orthostatic hypotension b. Tinnitus c. Insomnia d. Fluid retention
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