Rang & Dale\'s Pharmacology notes

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin? a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption b. Increases sensitivity to insulin c. Short term sedation d. Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Both A and B When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best ...

ATI Infection Test – Pharmacology(questions and answers)2023 A nursing is caring for a client who has streptococcal pharyngitis and an allergy to penicillin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following drugs can be safely administered to the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Azithromycin A nurse is administering cefotetan IV to a client to treat bacterial meningitis. The nurse notes that the IV insertion site is warm, edematous, and painful to the touch. Which of the following actions...

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam with Correct Answer 2023 A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just be...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has ...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology A nurse is assessing a client's IV infusion site. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of phlebitis? (Select all that apply.) A. Pallor B. Dampness C. Erythema D. Coolness E. Pain - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Erythema E. Pain (C. Erythema at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis. E.Pain at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis.) A nurse manager...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology 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 ...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology A nurse in a providers office is preparing to teach a middle aged adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and an HbA1c of 6.5%. Which of the following medication should the nurse plan to teach the client about first? - CORRECT ANSWERMetformin A nurse is reviewing a client laboratory results before administering furosemide 40 mg IV bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse with hold the med...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology A nurse is assessing a client's IV infusion site. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of phlebitis? (Select all that apply.) A. Pallor B. Dampness C. Erythema D. Coolness E. Pain - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Erythema E. Pain (C. Erythema at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis. E.Pain at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis.) A nurse manager...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology 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 ...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has ...

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam with Correct Answer 2023 A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just be...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin? a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption b. Increases sensitivity to insulin c. Short term sedation d. Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Both A and B When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best ...

ATI Infection Test – Pharmacology(questions and answers)2023 A nursing is caring for a client who has streptococcal pharyngitis and an allergy to penicillin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following drugs can be safely administered to the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Azithromycin A nurse is administering cefotetan IV to a client to treat bacterial meningitis. The nurse notes that the IV insertion site is warm, edematous, and painful to the touch. Which of the following actions...

Exam (elaborations) ATI pharmacology Rang & Dale's Pharmacology A nurse in a providers office is preparing to teach a middle aged adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and an HbA1c of 6.5%. Which of the following medication should the nurse plan to teach the client about first? - CORRECT ANSWERMetformin A nurse is reviewing a client laboratory results before administering furosemide 40 mg IV bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse with hold the med...