ATI Capstone Pharmacology Exam Questions With Correct Answers || Graded A+
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ATI Capstone Pharmacology Exam
Questions With Correct Answers ||
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A client tells the nurse she took a dose of dimenhydrinate
(Dramamine) before coming to the health care clinic. The nurse
determines that the medication is effective when the client reports
relief of - ...
ATI Capstone Pharmacology Exam
Questions With Correct Answers ||
Graded A+
A client tells the nurse she took a dose of dimenhydrinate
(Dramamine) before coming to the health care clinic. The nurse
determines that the medication is effective when the client reports
relief of - ANSWER ✔ nausea
A nurse is caring for a client who reports daily use of
acetaminophen (Tylenol) to manage mild knee pain. Which of the
following statements by the client should be of most concern to
the nurse? - ANSWER ✔ "I take three or four Vicodin ES tablets a
day for severe knee and joint pain."
A nurse is instructing a hospitalized client who has asthma about
how to use an albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. The nurse should
recognize that the client understands how to use the inhaler when
the client demonstrates by - ANSWER ✔ holding a breath for 10
seconds after inhaling the medication.
A hospice nurse makes weekly visits to a client who has terminal
cancer. For several weeks, the client has been taking morphine
sulfate for pain relief. At today's visit, the client reports to the
nurse that the usual dose of morphine does not seem to be
working. The nurse should understand that the most likely
explanation is that the client has - ANSWER ✔ developed a
tolerance to the medication.
, A nurse is talking with a client about taking an expectorant to
treat a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of
medication treats coughs because of which of the following
actions? - ANSWER ✔ Stimulates secretions
A nurse observes a parent of an infant administer a prescribed
oral medication. Which of the following actions by the parent
indicates a need for further instruction? - ANSWER ✔ Positions
infant in a supine position
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has
asthma and is about to start taking theophylline (Theo-24). The
nurse should tell the client that this medication might cause which
of the following adverse effects? - ANSWER ✔ Tachycardia
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking
allopurinol (Zyloprim) to treat gout. Which of the following
statements indicates that the client understands how to take this
medication? - ANSWER ✔ "I need to drink at least 3 quarts of
water a day."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism
and has a new prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid). The
nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following
herbal supplements? - ANSWER ✔ Soy isoflavones
A nurse is caring for a child in status asthmaticus. Which of the
following is the priority action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER ✔
Administer a short-acting ß2 -agonist.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized.
Which of the following medications is likely to put the client at risk
for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER ✔ -
Furosemide (Lasix)
A nurse is caring for a client who has been on levothyroxine
(Synthroid) for several months. If the dose of this medication has
been adequate, the nurse should expect to see a decrease in the
- ANSWER ✔ thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
A provider prescribes a transfusion of one unit of packed RBC for
a client who has a low hemoglobin level. The provider also
prescribes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for administration before
the transfusion to prevent - ANSWER ✔ urticaria.
A nurse is teaching a client who takes pain medication and was
recently prescribed docusate sodium (Colace). Which of the
following statements indicates the client understands the
information? - ANSWER ✔ "I am to have 1 to 2 soft stools each
day."
A nurse is preparing an injection using a single dose glass
ampule. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use
when opening the glass ampule? - ANSWER ✔ Tap the top of the
ampule, place a gauze pad or unwrapped alcohol swab around
the ampule neck, and break off the top with a forward motion
away from the hands.
A nurse is caring for a client. The client states, "I don't want to
take my medication.Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - ANSWER ✔ Document that the client refuses the
medication.
A nurse who has just admitted a client to an inpatient medical
unit notices that the client brought a container of ginkgo biloba
with him. When the nurse asks him about it, he says he takes it
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