Ati Pharmacology Practice Assessment A Questions
With Correct Answers
a nurse is instructing a client on the application of nitroglycerin
transdermal patches. which of the following statements by the client
indiciates an understanding of the teaching Correct Answer-I will take
the patch off right after my evening meal
a nurse receives a verbal order from the provider to administer morphine
5 mg every 4 hours subQ for sever pain as needed. the nurse should
identify which of the following entries as the correct format doe the
medications administration record (MAR) Correct Answer-morphine 5
mg subcut every 4 hr PRN severe pain
a nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetazolamide for chronic
open-angle glaucoma. For which of the following adverse effects should
the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report? Correct Answer-
tingling fingers
A nurse administers a dose of metformin to client instead of the
prescribed dose of metoclopramide. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? Correct Answer-check the client's blood
glucose
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is taking oral morphine
and docusate sodium.
The nurse should instruct the client that taking the docusate sodium daily
can minimize which of the following adverse effects of morphine.
Correct Answer-constipation
, A nurse is assessing a client's vital signs prior to the adminstration of PO
digoxin. The client's BP is 144/86 mmHG, heart rate 55/min and
respiratory rate is 20/min. The nurse should withhold the medication and
contact the provider for which of the following findings? Correct
Answer-heart rate
A nurse is caring for a client who received 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L
over 4 hr instead of over 8 hr as prescribed. Which of the following
information should the nurse enter as a complete documentation of the
incident? Correct Answer-0.9% sodium chloride 1L IV infused over 4
hr. Vital signs stable, provider notified
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic ulcer disease
and is to start a new prescription for sucralfate. Which of the following
actions of sucralfate should the nurse include in the teaching. Correct
Answer-Forms a protective barrier over ulcers
A nurse is reviewing the ECG of a client who is receiving IV furosemide
for heart failure. The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as an indication of hypokalemia? Correct Answer-Presence of
U waves
A nurse on the acute care unit is caring for a client who is receiving
gentamicin IV. the nurse should report which of the following findings
to the provider as an adverse effect of the medication? Correct Answer-
tinnitus
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