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ATI Pharm CMS.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/NIW/ATI%20Pharm%20CMSATI Pharmacology CMS Exam Questions & Answers
1. A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the
morning dose of the medication and notify the provider?
a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L
b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L
c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L
d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L
: Answer b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxin(Lanoxin)
and furosemide (Lasix). The client's potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L. For which of the
following medication interaction is the client at risk?
a. Toxic levels of furosemide
b. Toxic levels of digoxin
c. Sub-therapeutic levels of furosemide
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d. Sub-therapeutic levels of digoxin
: Answer b. Toxic levels of digoxin
3. Propranolol (Inderal) is contraindicated for a client who has which of thefollowing
conditions?
a. Asthma
b. Diabetes
c. Angina
d. Dementia
: Answer a. Asthma
4. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a prescription for verapamil
(Calan).Which of the following statements by the clients indicatesa need for further
teaching?
a. "I should increase the amount of fiber in my diet since the medicationcauses
constipation."
b. "I should eliminate grapefruit juice from my diet while taking verapamil."
c. "I should decrease the amount of calcium in my diet while taking the
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medication."
d. I should take the medication with food if it causes an upset stomach."
: Answer c. "Ishould decrease the amount of calcium in my diet while taking the medication."
5. A nurse is caring for a client with prescription for nifedipine (Procardia) totreat
angina pectoris.The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which ofthe following
findings?
a. Weight loss
b. Reflex tachycardia
c. Grand mal seizures
d. Urinary Retention
: Answer b. Reflex tachycardia
6. A nurse is caring for a client on a medical unit who takes regular dosesof
propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension. Before administering the client's
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morning dose of propranolol, which of the following should the nurse planto monitor?
(SATA)
a. Urinary output
b. Pulse rate
c. Temperature
d. Blood pressure
e. Deep tendon reflexes
: Answer b. Pulse rate
d. Blood pressure
7. 7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin).
Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to reportto the provider?
(SATA)
a. Fatigue
b. Constipation
c. Anorexia
d. Rash
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