RN Pharmacology Online Practice B 2024 Questions and Answers Latest (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers by Expert)
12 views 0 purchase
Course
RN Pharmacology
Institution
RN Pharmacology
RN Pharmacology Online Practice B 2024 Questions and Answers Latest (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers by Expert) A nurses is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension. The nurse
should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication for receiving
propranolol?
Cho...
RN Pharmacology Online Practice B.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20Conver/RN%20Pharmacology
RN Pharmacology Online Practice B with NGN
Questions & Verified Answers
1. A nurses is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension.The nurse
should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication for receiving
propranolol?
Cholelithiasis
Asthma
Angina pectoris Tachycardia:
Correct Asthma
Rationale: Asthma is a contraindication for receiving propranolol. Propranolol is anadrenergic
antagonist that blocks the beta2 receptors in the lungs, causing bron- choconstriction and
leading to serious airway resistance and possibly respiratory arrest.
1 of 37 9/18/2024, 11:16
,RN Pharmacology Online Practice B.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20Conver/RN%20Pharmacology
2. A nurse is administering digoxin immune fab to a client following a med- ication
error.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as anindication that the
medication was effective?
Sinus rhythm
A decrease in the platelet count
An increase in the alanine transaminase (ALT) levelDeep
tendon reflexes 2+:
Correct Sinus rhythm
Rationale:Digoxin immune Fab is the antidote for digoxin toxicity.Dysrhythmias are alife-
threatening adverse effect of digoxin toxicity. Therefore, the return of the client'sheart to a sinus
rhythm indicates a therapeutic response to the antidote, digoxin immune Fab.Digoxin is a
cardiac glycoside and anti-arhythmic.
3. A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of the
following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverseeffect of the
medication?
2 of 37 9/18/2024, 11:16
,RN Pharmacology Online Practice B.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20Conver/RN%20Pharmacology
Muscle twitching
Cough
Urinary retention
Increased libido:
Correct Urinary retention
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client that amitriptyline causes the anti-cholinergic
effect of urinary retention.
4. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking sumatripan.Which ofthe
following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor
3 of 37 9/18/2024, 11:16
,RN Pharmacology Online Practice B.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20Conver/RN%20Pharmacology
for and report to the provider?
Chest pressure
White patches on the tongue
Bruising
Insomn:ia
Correct chest pressure
Rationale: Sumatriptan is an antimigraine agent that can cause coronary va- sospasms, resulting
in angina. The client should report chest pressure or heavyarms to the provider.
5. Teaching a pt who is to have a colonoscopy and Rx for polyethylene glycol-electrolyte
solution and bisacodyl. Which of the following statementsshould the nurse make?
"Expect a bowel movement 2 hr following the first dose of the bowel cleanser.""Plan to drink
2 liters of the bowel cleanser solution."
"Plan to drink 1 large glass of red cranberry juice the day before the proce-dure."
"Expect to drink the bowel cleanser solution over an 8 hr period.":
4 of 37 9/18/2024, 11:16
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NurseFerian. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
