PHARMACOLOGY ATI RN FINAL EXAM LATEST
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A nurse is caring for a client taking multiple drugs and concerned about a
possible drug-drug interaction. How should the nurse best avoid a drug-
drug interaction?
A) Consult a drug guide prior to drug administration
B) Ask for input from a pharmacist or prescriber
C) Perform a comprehensive health assessment prior to drug
administration
D) Ensure that there is at least 90 min. between administration of different
drugs ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Consult a drug guide
prior to drug administration
Nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to receive three medications at
a time. What action should the nurse perform first?
A) Perform hand hygiene before handling medications
B) Identify client by checking the arm band and asking the client's name
C) Assess clients knowledge of medications
D) Consult a drug guide to check for compatibility ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------D) Consult a drug guide to check for compatibility
Client has been prescribed a medication that is known to be a drug
agonists. This drug will have what affect?
A) Drug will interact directly with receptor sites to cause the same activity
that a natural chemical would cause at this site
B) The drug will interfere with enzyme systems that act as catalysts for
different chemical reactions
C) It will react with a receptor site on a cell preventing a reaction with
another chemical on a receptor site
,D) It will react with receptor sites to block natural stimulation producing no
effect ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Drug will interact directly
with receptor sites to cause the same activity that a natural chemical would
cause at this site
After admitting a client to the unit the nurse is organizing times to
administer ordered medications. In addition to the prescriber's orders, what
factors should the nurse prioritize?
A) Client's age
B) Client's comfort
C) Client's gender
D) Client's ethnicity ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Client's
comfort
A nurse is working with a client who is prescribed Propranolol. While
assessing the client's health history, what should the nurse prioritize for
follow up?
A) Do you know how to do therapeutic touch? I heard it can help with high
blood pressure
B) I've read a lot about the benefits of B6 so I'm taking a supplement for it
C) I've been going in for acupuncture treatments twice a week to help with
my blood pressure
D) I started taking dihuang supplements a few weeks ago on the advice of
my naturopath ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) I've read a lot
about the benefits of B6 so I'm taking a supplement for it
A nurse has administered a prescribed dose of an anticholinergic agent to
a client. Which assessment finding will clearly indicate a therapeutic
response?
A) Reduction of respiratory rate from 29 to 20 breaths per minute
B) Increase heart rate
C) Resolution of anxiety
D) Increase salivation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Increase
heart rate
,A perioperative nurse is caring for a surgical client whose anesthesiologist
has just administered atropine. When assessing the client what binding
should the nurse interprets as achieving the desired effect?
A) The client expresses no anxiety about the administration of anesthesia
B) The client's pupils are dilated and minimally responsive to light
C) There's less than 50 mL of urine the client's urinary catheter collection
bag
D) There is no evidence of excessive oral or bronchiole secretions ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D) There is no evidence of excessive
oral or bronchiole secretions
a 73 year old male with Parkinson's disease, emphysema, and benign
prosthetic hyperplasia has presented to the clinic for routine care. Following
detailed assessment the provider has prescribed an Anticholinergic drug for
the client. What is the nurses priority teaching point to the client in regard to
his new medication?
A) If you feel short of breath use the rescue inhaler that you've been
prescribed
B) Take the drug with food to avoid GI upset
C) If possible, try to avoid rooms that are cold or going outside in cool
weather
D) Make sure to seek care promptly if you're not able to urinate ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D) Make sure to seek care promptly if
you're not able to urinate
Client received atropine and meperidine preoperatively. After surgery the
client reports mouth dryness. What is the nurses best response?
A) You're likely dehydrated which is common after surgery. The IV fluids
you're receiving will correct the problem
B) This is likely the result of the blood and fluid that you loss during surgery
coupled with the fact that the operating room is very dry
C) Your medication decreases saliva production, but it's temporary and will
improve
, D) Preoperative medication often cause temporary electrolyte imbalance
making your mouth feel dry ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C)
Your medication decreases saliva production, but it's temporary and will
improve
Patient is administered atropine to increase heart rate. What is the action of
atropine?
A) Blocks parasympathetic vagal stimulation
B) Blocks cell wall synthesis of gram negative bacili
C) Exacerbates parasympathetic vagal stimulation
D) Provides long acting antihistamine blockage ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A) Blocks parasympathetic vagal stimulation
Patient is scheduled for a hemithyroidectomy. She has been prescribed an
Anticholinergic agent prior to surgery. Why is it important to administer
Anticholinergic agent in the preoperative phase?
A) It will decrease gastric motility
B) It relaxes the detrusor muscle
C) It will prevent tachycardia
D) It will decrease respiratory secretions ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------
---------D) It will decrease respiratory secretions
A 75-year-old woman has been given a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(an NSAID for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse is reviewing
the patient's medication history and notes that which types of medications
could have an interaction with the NSAID? (Select all that apply.)
A) Antibiotics
B) Decongestants
C) Anticoagulants
D) Beta blockers
E) Diuretics
F) Corticosteroids ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C)
Anticoagulants
E) Diuretics
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