ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY COMMUNITY HEALTH EXAM with NGN questions and answers 100% GUARANTEE PASS with 60 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY COMMUNITY HEALTH EXAM
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1. A nurses is reviewing the medical record of a client who has
hypertension. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a
contraindication for receiving propranolol?
Cholelithiasis
Asthma
Angina pectoris
Tachycardia
: Correct: Correct
: Correct: Asthma
Rationale
,: Correct: Asthma is a contraindication for receiving propranolol.
Propranolol is an adrenergic antagonist that blocks the beta2 receptors
in the lungs, causing bron- choconstriction and leading to serious airway
resistance and possibly respiratory arrest.
2. A nurse is administering digoxin immune fab to a client following a
med- ication error. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify
as an indication that the medication was effective?
Sinus rhythm
A decrease in the platelet count
An increase in the alanine transaminase (ALT)
level Deep tendon reflexes 2+
: Correct: Sinus rhythm
Rationale
Digoxin immune Fab is the antidote for digoxin toxicity. Dysrhythmias
are a life-threatening adverse effect of digoxin toxicity. Therefore, the
,return of the client's heart to a sinus rhythm indicates a therapeutic
response to the antidote, digoxin immune Fab.Digoxin is a cardiac
glycoside and anti-arhythmic.
3. A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which
of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an
adverse effect of the medication?
Muscle
twitching Cough
Urinary retention
Increased libido
: Correct: Urinary retention
Rationale
The nurse should instruct the client that amitriptyline causes the anti-
cholinergic effect of urinary retention.
,4. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking sumatripan.
Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to
monitor
,for and report to the provider?
Chest pressure
White patches on the
tongue Bruising
Insomn:iaCorrect
: Correct: chest pressure
Rationale
Sumatriptan is an antimigraine agent that can cause coronary va-
sospasms, resulting in angina. The client should report chest pressure or
heavy arms to the provider.
5. Teaching a pt who is to have a colonoscopy and Rx for polyethylene
glycol-electrolyte solution and bisacodyl. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"Expect a bowel movement 2 hr following the first dose of the bowel
cleanser." "Plan to drink 2 liters of the bowel cleanser solution."
"Plan to drink 1 large glass of red cranberry juice the day before the proce-
dure."
,"Expect to drink the bowel cleanser solution over an 8 hr period."
: Correct: "Plan to drink 2 liters of the bowel cleanser solution."
6. A nurse is administering cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client
who suddenly develops dyspnea and widespread hives. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer epinephrine 0.5 mL via IV bolus.
Discontinue the medication IV infusion.
Elevate the client's legs above the level of the heart.
Collect a blood specimen for ABGs
: Correct: Discontinue the medication IV infusion.
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin therapy via
continuous IV infusion to treat a PE. Which of the following findings should
the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication and report to the
provider?
Vomiting
Blood in the urine
Positive Chvostek's
, sign
Ringing in the ears
: Correct: Blood in the urine
8. RN providing teaching to a pt with an Rx for feurrous sulfate. The RN
should instruct the pt to take the med with what to promote absorption?
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