ati pharm proctored exam TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN
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ati pharm proctored exam TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN
A client receives a prescription for calcium channel blockers. The
nurse should expect which of the following diagnostic tests to be
prescribed to obtain baseline data prior to starting the
medicat...
ati pharm proctored exam TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN
A client receives a prescription for calcium channel blockers. The
nurse should expect which of the following diagnostic tests to be
prescribed to obtain baseline data prior to starting the
medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A client is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin
(Coumadin) following treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the
client states, - CORRECT ANSWER "I will not take any aspirin
for pain while I am on warfarin. I will take acetaminophen
instead."
A nurse should recognize that which of the following findings
indicates the most serious side effect of vancomycin (Vancocin)?
- CORRECT ANSWER Impairment of hearing
A client who was prescribed oral contraceptives comes to the
clinic for her 4 week follow-up visit. After discussing the use of
oral contraceptives with the client, the nurse recognizes a need
for further client education when the client states, - CORRECT
ANSWER "If I miss a dose, I should take two pills the next time
the dose is due."
A primary care provider has prescribed dextromethorphan
(Balminil DM) to a client with a persistent cough. - CORRECT
,ANSWER The nurse recognizes that the antitussive is used to
stop or reduce the cough.
A client with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) is prescribed famotidine (Pepcid) 20 mg twice a day.
When teaching this client about the proper self- administration
schedule for this medication, the nurse should inform the client
that famotidine should be taken - CORRECT ANSWER 1 hr
before meals.
Which of the following assessment findings in a client receiving
transdermal nitrate therapy for angina indicates an adverse
effect? - CORRECT ANSWER Dizziness when the client stands
up
At 1130, a nurse administers aspart insulin (NovoLog) to a client
with diabetes mellitus. When is the client at greatest risk for
hypoglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER 1345
A client with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is prescribed
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst). - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse
understands that the primary reason for giving this medication to
the client is to thin respiratory secretions.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has colorectal
cancer and is receiving the platinum compound oxaliplatin
(Eloxatin). The client should be taught about which of the
following nutritional interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER
Increase the amount of fiber in the diet, such as whole grains.
A client is receiving diuretics as part of the pharmacologic therapy
for heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates
the need for further instruction? - CORRECT ANSWER "I will
,take the diuretic if I experience difficulty breathing or chest
pressure."
An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: -
CORRECT ANSWER providing antibodies obtained from
immune humans or animals.
Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs.
Which is the rationale? - CORRECT ANSWER Antacids may
interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same time.
Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because
it: - CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER narcan.
The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: -
CORRECT ANSWER thromboembolism.
When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would
expect: - CORRECT ANSWER higher dose needed to achieve
same effect.
Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: -
CORRECT ANSWER Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion
of the osmotic diuretic mannitol is started. Which finding
represents an early adverse effect of mannitol? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bounding pulse
, Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta
adrenergic blockers: - CORRECT ANSWER are less likely to
cause bronchoconstriction.
A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights
obtains a prescription for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best
time to take the drug? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER 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 ANSWER Epinephrine
Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: -
CORRECT ANSWER decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium
and water.
Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes
the effects of declined plasma albumin levels in older adults? -
CORRECT ANSWER "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 ANSWER Rinse the mouth after each use.
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