ATI/VATI PHARMACOLOGY TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

A nurse is preparing to administer diclofenac to a client who has chronic bursitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. administer the medication at bedtime b. avoid administering the medication with antacids c. administer the medication with food d. crush the medicatio...

Digoxin level correct answer: 0.5 - 2 Albumin level correct answer: 3.5 - 5 Fasting plasma glucose correct answer: 90-130 HgA1c correct answer: normal = <7% (optimal 4-6% in diabetic) Omeprazole correct answer: PPI, Prilosec treats: heartburn, stomach ulcers, GERD A client wi...

Patient identifiers-Medical record number -home telephone number What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure?■ Urinalysis Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity Serum creatinine - Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 ...

a nurse is monitoring a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is receiving repaglinidine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse plan to review to obtain information about long term therapeutic effect of this medication? Glycosylated HbA1c A nurse is Reinforcing teachin...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a 10-year history of alcohol use disorder and is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. The nurse should identify which of the following interventions as the priority? Suggest the client attend a support group. Administer naltrexone. Implement seizure p...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is using phenylephrine nasal spray three times daily and reports rebound congestion. which of the following instructions should the nurse include to reduce the effects of rebound congestion? discontinue use in the left nostril, then in the right...

Common Adverse Effects: CNS Stimulation Risk for seizures Common Adverse Effects: CNS Depression Limit activities, tell client not to drive, respiratory depression. Common Adverse Effects: Extrapyramidal Symptoms Involuntary fine motor tremors, rigidity, uncontrollable restlessness, A...

Adverse effects of Glucocorticoids -bone loss - peptic ulcers disease - hyperglycemia - suppression of adrenal gland function - myopathy - infection What is your nursing action when a client taking glucocorticoid has developed infection? Report sign of sore throat, weakness, malaise ...

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking tobramycin. Which of the following findings should the nurses report to the provider immediately? Oliguria A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving methylprednisolone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan t...

Nurse is planning to reinforce teaching regarding newborn immunizations with a client who is 24hr postpartum. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include? Your baby will receive the first hepB vaccine before discharge Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about th...

A client with a digoxin level of 2.4 ng/ml has a heart rate of 39. The health care provider prescribes atropine sulfate. Which of the following best describes the intended action of atropine for this client? To accelerate the heart rate by interfering with vagal impulses. A client is prescribe...

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking a medication and notes that the client's blood test show an elevated level of the enzymes aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). The nurse should recognize that these findings are potential indicatio...

A client who has hyperparathyroidism and notes serum calcium level of 13mg/dL. What medication should the nurse administer? correct answer: Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Normal serum calcium level correct answer: 8.6-10.0 mg/dL Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with psoriasis. What would in...