ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY RETAKE 1 EXAM
NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
PHARMACOLOGY RETAKE 1
A nurse is caring for a client with acute ST elevation with
myocardial infarction. The patient is receiving nitroglycerin
(Nitro-bid IV) by continuous IV infusion to maintain a systolic
blood pressure between 130-150 mmHg: - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. Increase the dose when the systolic BP is 160
mmHg
1. An older adult taking procainamide (Pronestyl) is admitted to
the ER with acute myocardial infarction and premature
ventricular contractions. Which finding should indicate to the
nurse to withhold the medication and notify the provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. A QRS widening increase greater than
50%
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking tamoxifen
(Nolvadex) for the treatment of breast cancer. The nurse should
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inform the client that which side effects can develop. (SATA) -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Menstrual irregularities
b. Hot flashes
c. Vaginal discharge
1. A nurse is providing teaching to a patient with chronic asthma
and is prescribed beclomethasone (QVAR). What instructions
should be included in the nursing care plan? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. Use the inhaler as soon as the asthma attack begins
1. A client with a history of hypertension tells the nurse that he
uses an over-the-counter oral decongestant for nasal congestion.
The nurse should advise the client that decongestants: -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Can constrict blood vessels
1. A nurse is providing teaching for a patient with acute cystitis
and is prescribed phenazopyridine HCL (Pyridium). Which side
effect will be normal for the patient to see? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. Urine will turn red orange
1. A patient has been prescribed trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
(Bactrim DS). Which of the following should the nurse report? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Vesicular, crusty rash
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1. A client has been taking propylthiouracil (PTU) for 4 weeks.
What should the outcome be? - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
Decrease in heart rate
A nurse instructing on the appropriate placement of the client's
nitroglycerin transdermal patch (Minitran) understands teaching
with this statement? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. I will take the
patch off after my evening meal
1. A nurse is to administer a new prescription for
amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin) IV bolus. The client
tells the nurse he is allergic to penicillin. Which should be done
first? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Withhold the medication
1. A nurse is prescribing discharge teaching for a patient who
has a prescription for morphine. The nurse should: - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. Increase fiber intake
1. A nurse is monitoring a patient who has been prescribed
amphotericin B (Fungizone) intermittent IV bolus for
histoplasmosis. What adverse effect should you notify the
provider of? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Fever
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1. A patient has been receiving aspirin for the treatment of
arthritis. Which symptom should indicate the client beginning to
experience salicylism? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Tinnitus
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has cancer and is
experiencing breakthrough pain every 6 to 8 hours. The client
reports a pain level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the
following analgesics should the nurse anticipate administering? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
1. A nurse is caring for a school-aged child prescribed
methylphenidate (Ritalin) for ADHD. The nurse has initiated
interventions to minimize adverse effects. Which of the
following indicates a successful intervention? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. Maintains an age-appropriate weight
1. A nurse is instructing a client who experiences migraines and
is starting oral sumatriptan (Imitrex) therapy. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. Use the medication as soon as migraine symptoms
appear
1. A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with PCA of
morphine sulfate. The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 10/min
and is unable to arouse the patient with verbal or tactile
stimulation. Which of the following actions should the nurse
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