ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam (Questions & Answers)(Latest, ) A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atenolol. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective? - ANSWER-C) The client has a

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam (Questions & Answers)(Latest, ) A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atenolol. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective? - ANSWER-C) The client has a decrease in blood pressure. Atenolol, abets-adrenergic blocking agent, lowering blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should identify that pregnancy is a contraindication to receiving which of the following medication? - ANSWER-D) Doxycycline Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic and is contraindicated for a client who is pregnant because the medication is a category D medication of the FDA pregnancy risk categories, which indicates the medication has fetal risks that can cause fetal damage. The client should only take doxycycline for a life-threatening condition. A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO to a school-age child. The amount available is amoxicillin oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? - ANSWER-6.3 ml A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking lisinopril. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect that the nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider? A) Hair loss B) Ringing in the ears C) Facial flushing D) Dry cough - ANSWER-D) Dry cough A buildup of bradykinin from taking lisinopril can cause a client to have a dry cough and lead to life-threatening consequences. The client should report the finding to the provider. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication with which of the following to promote absorption? A) Vitamin E B) Orange juice C) Milk D) Antacid - ANSWER-B) Orange juice