Exam (elaborations)
ATI LPN/PN CAPSTONE PHARM ASSESSMENT 1& 2 EXAMS
- Course
- Institution
ATI LPN/PN CAPSTONE PHARM ASSESSMENT 1& 2 EXAMSATI LPN/PN CAPSTONE PHARM ASSESSMENT 1& 2 EXAMS
[Show more]
Content preview
ATI LPN/PN CAPSTONE PHARMASSESSMENT 1& 2 EXAMS
1. The first action the nurse should take is to assess the client for injury due to
medication error. - ANSWER-Assess the client
2. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who received medications 1
hr ago and reports having chest pain. The nurse should recognize that chest pain
can be an adverse effect of which of the following medication?
A. Albuterol
B. Furosemide
C. Digoxin
D. Atenolol - ANSWER-A. Albuterol
3. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
ranitidine for the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The nurse should
explain to the client that ranitidine treats ulcers through which of the following
actions?
,A. It decreases stomach motility
B. It reduces gastric acid production
C. It forms a protective barrier in the stomach lining.
D. It neutralizes gastric acid. - ANSWER-B. It reduces gastric acid production
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has open-angle glaucoma and a new
prescription for acetazolamide. Prior to administering the first dose, the nurse
should ask the client if they have allergy to which of the following medication
classifications?
A. Nitrates
B. Sulfa-based medications
C. Antilipemic agents
D. Proton pump inhibitors - ANSWER-B. Sulfa-based medications
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV and is starting therapy with ritonavir
and zidovudine. The client asks why they must take both medications. Which of
the following response should the nurse make?
A. If you take the two medications together, it will shorten the duration of you....
B. Taking the two medications together keeps you from becoming resistant to
either of them.
C. Taking the two medication together keeps you from developing toxicity from
either of them
D. Zidovudine will help protect you from the possible adverse effects of ritonavir -
ANSWER-B. Taking the two medications together keeps you from becoming
resistant to either of them.
, 6. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is
starting to take immediate release exenatide. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I will discard the open injector pen after two months
B. I will inject the medication into the muscle of my thigh
C. I will store open injector pens at room temperature
D. I will take this medication one hour before morning and evening meals. -
ANSWER-D. I will take this medication one hour before morning and evening
meals.
7. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for folic
acid. The client states I thought that was only given during pregnancy. Which of
the following statements should the nurse make?
A. Folic acid is important for stimulating the immune system
B. Folic acid is given to increase the absorption of the medication
C. Folic acid is administered to minimize the manifestations of benign prostatic
hyperplasia
D. Folic acid important for the building of blood cells. - ANSWER-D. Folic acid
important for the building of blood cells.
8. A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client who has received general anesthesia
and has manifestation of malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Diazepam
B. Dantrolene
C. Cyclobenzaprine
D. Metaxalone - ANSWER-B. Dantrolene
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 Nurseking. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $18.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77254 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now