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Pharmacology 2020 RN Virtual ATI Pharmacology Alternate Item Format QuizA client with a history of duodenal ulcer is admitted to the hospital with status asthmaticus. Which of the following medications should the nurse question? Select all that apply.
a. sucralfate
b. lisinopril c. prednisone d. naproxen
e. furosemide - answersc. prednisone d. naproxen
NSAIDs such as naproxen can contribute to gastric irritation.
Corticosteroids such as prednisone are associated with an increased incidence of peptic ulcers and thus should be questioned if prescribed to a client with a history of duodenal ulcer.
grandmother did?" The nurse correctly explains that corticosteroids can have which of the following adverse effects when used continuously? Select all that apply.
a. Susceptibility to infection b. Osteoporosis c. Truncal obesity
d. Hypoglycemia e. Bronze coloration of the skin - answersa. Susceptibility to infection b. Osteoporosis c. Truncal obesity
Continuous administration of high dose glucocorticoids will cause Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome includes fluid retention, hypertension, weight gain, and fat redistribution with truncal obesity, 'moon face', and 'buffalo hump.' Additional symptoms may include: susceptibility to infection, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, menstrual irregularities, thin fragile skin, and hirsutism.
A nurse is providing education for a client prescribed digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding? Select all that apply.
a. "I will contact my provider if I experience visual changes." b. "This medication will change the color of my urine."
c. "I will contact my provider if I experience excessive nausea". d. "I understand I need weekly laboratory testing." e. "This medication will cause my heart to beat slower." - answersa. "I will contact my provider if I experience visual changes.
c. "I will contact my provider if I experience excessive nausea". e. "This medication will cause my heart to beat slower." Digoxin will cause the client's heart rate to beat slower. Digoxin slows electrical conduction between the atria and the ventricles of the heart and is useful in treating abnormally rapid atrial rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia.
The client will need to seek medical attention right away if experiencing visual changes. This is a severe side effect of the medication and could mean that the client is receiving too much of the medication.
The client will need to seek medical attention right away if experiencing severe or excessive nausea. This is a severe side effect of the medication and could mean that the client is receiving too much of the medication.
A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with glaucoma. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following medications? Select all that apply.
a. Methylphenidate b. Timolol maleate
c. Diphenhydramine d. Acetazolamide
e. Scopolamine - answersa. Methylphenidate
c. Diphenhydramine e. Scopolamine Atropine derivative, causes pupil dilation, anticholinergic.
Methylphenidate is a sympathomimetic amine; cholinergic inhibition.
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