LPN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
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The nurse is caring for a postrenal transplant client taking cyclosporine
(Sandimmune, Gengraf, Neoral). The nurse notes an increase in one of the
client's vital signs, and the client is complaining of a headache. What is the
vital sign that is most likely increased? ------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
--Blood pressure
Amikacin (Amikin) is prescribed for a client with a bacterial infection. The
client is instructed to contact the health care provider (HCP) immediately if
which of the following occurs? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Hearing loss
The nurse is assigned to care for a client with cytomegalovirus retinitis and
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who is receiving foscarnet. The
nurse should check the latest results of which of the following laboratory
studies while the client is taking this medication? ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Serum creatinine
The client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and Pneumocystis
jiroveci infection has been receiving pentamidine isethionate (Pentam 300).
The client develops a temperature of 101° F. The nurse does further
monitoring of the client, knowing that this sign would most likely indicate: ---
---CORRECT ANSWER---------------The result of another infection caused
by leukopenic effects of the medication.
,Saquinavir (Invirase) is prescribed for the client who is human
immunodeficiency virus seropositive. The nurse reinforces medication
instructions and tells the client to: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Avoid sun exposure.
Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of candidiasis.
Select the interventions that the nurse includes when administering this
medication. Select all that apply. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------2.
Instruct the client to avoid alcohol.
3. Monitor hepatic and liver function studies.
5. Instruct the client to avoid exposure to the sun.
A client with human immunodeficiency virus is taking nevirapine
(Viramune). The nurse should monitor for which adverse effects of the
medication? Select all that apply. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1.
Rash
2. Hepatotoxicity
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has been taking clozapine
(Clozaril) for the treatment of a schizophrenic disorder. Which laboratory
study prescribed for the client will the nurse specifically review to monitor
for an adverse effect associated with the use of this medication? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------White blood cell count
Disulfiram (Antabuse) is prescribed for a client who is seen in the
psychiatric health care clinic. The nurse is collecting data on the client and
is providing instructions regarding the use of this medication. Which is most
important for the nurse to determine before administration of this
medication? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------When the last alcoholic
drink was consumed
,A nurse is collecting data from a client and the client's spouse reports that
the client is taking donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept). Which disorder would
the nurse suspect that this client may have based on the use of this
medication? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Dementia
A nurse is caring for a client with severe back pain, and codeine sulfate has
been prescribed for the client. Which of the following would the nurse
include in the plan of care while the client is taking this medication? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Monitor bowel activity.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
psychomotor seizures. The nurse reviews the client's health history,
knowing that this medication is contraindicated if which of the following
disorders is present? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Liver disease
A client with trigeminal neuralgia tells the nurse that acetaminophen
(Tylenol) is taken on a frequent daily basis for relief of generalized
discomfort. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and determines
that which of the following indicates toxicity associated with the
medication? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A direct bilirubin level of
2 mg/dL
A client receives a prescription for methocarbamol (Robaxin), and the
nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the medication. Which
client statement would indicate a need for further instructions? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------"If my vision becomes blurred, I don't
need to be concerned about it."
, The client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks.
During the administration of etanercept (Enbrel), it is most important for the
nurse to assess: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The white blood cell
counts and platelet counts
Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a client with osteoporosis. The
client taking this medication is instructed to: ------CORRECT ANSWER------
---------Take the medication with a full glass of water after rising in the
morning.
A nurse prepares to reinforce instructions to a client who is taking
allopurinol (Zyloprim). The nurse plans to include which of the following in
the instructions? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Instruct the client to
drink 3000 mL of fluid per day.
Colcrys (colchicine) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of gout. The
nurse reviews the client's medical history in the health record, knowing that
the medication would be contraindicated in which disorder? ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Renal failure
Insulin glargine (Lantus) is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus.
The nurse tells the client that it is best to take the insulin: ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Once daily, at the same time each day
Atenolol hydrochloride (Tenormin) is prescribed for a hospitalized client.
The nurse should perform which of the following as a priority action before
administering the medication? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Check
the client's blood pressure.
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