General Pharmacology – Extensive questions with complete solutions

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for rosuvastatin to treat high cholesterol levels. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider immediately? Muscle weakness A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I should take this medication at bedtime." A nurse is collecting data from a client who received amiodarone 2 hr ago. The nurse suspects that the client received an extra dose of the medication. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor? Bradycardia A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications interacts with lisinopril? Potassium supplements A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving morphine to relieve postoperative pain. The client's respiratory rate is 9/min. The nurse should notify the provider and expect a stat prescription for which of the following medications? Naloxone A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adult female client who has been prescribed isoniazid. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I should notify my provider if I develop numbness in my feet." A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication? Dry mouth A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor for potential adverse effects? Serum sodium A nurse is administering prescribed ear drops into an adult client's right ear. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Instill drops holding the dropper 1 cm (0.4 in) above the ear canal. A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has overdosed on an oral benzodiazepine medication. The client has an IV infusing and is nonresponsive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Administer flumazenil.