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ATI RN LEADERSHIP EXAM 2019 -RETAKE GUIDE latest update 2023 / 2024 1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client’s refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for urinary retention. ...

Cromolyn is used to treat - correct answer exercise induced asthma Simvastatin is a - correct answer HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, lipid lowering agent simvastatin can treat - correct answer high cholesterol and triglycerides Furosemide side effects - correct answer Skin (SJ syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) assess for rash frequently Fentanyl is used to treat - correct answer breakthrough pain in cancer patients >18 yo fentanyl side effects - correct answer respiratory de...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH TEST BANK EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ schizo client returns to facility hallucinating and unkempt, nurse assessment should focus on - ANSWER- physical needs (appearance/behavior could be because of physical injury or fluid/electrolyte imbalance client taking triclyclic antidepressants with what symptom should be immediately brought to dr attention - ANSWER- urinary retention (serious side effect that c...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

Diabetic skin manifestations are called? acanthosis nigricans Why do we give prostaglandins in HF, for kids? To keep the patent ductus arteriosus open until surgery What are nontender small erythematous lesions (macular, papular, or nodular) on the palms associated with infective endocarditis? Janeway Lesions What is Desferal used for? Beta Thalassemia (drug that chronically-transfused pts use to remove excess Iron from their bodies. Iron overload is therefore the leading cause of death a...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Check the client's vital signs. Rationale: It is possible that the client's nausea is secondary to digoxin toxicity. By obtaining vital signs, the nurse can assess for bradycardia, which is a symptom of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should withhold the medication a...

ABFM Board Review: general Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What do you do with a thyroid nodule > 1 cm - ANSWERSTSH, followed by a radionuclide scan if the results are abnormal Diagnostic US is recommended for all pts witha suspected thyroid nodule, nodular goiter, or nodule found incidentally on anothWhater imaging study What anti-epileptic/bipolar med should be started at a low dosage to minmiize the risk of SJS - ANSWERSLamictal... higher risk of DJD when pt already on divalp...

AMNH Genetic and Genomic in Nursing Why do genetic counseling programs include extensive courses on laboratory methods in genetics - To help patients understand testing procedures and results What is the heritability estimate for schizophrenia in the general populations -80% Caucasian take more warfarin than asia -Many Asian do not breath down warfarin as fast as caucasians, so the drug is more effective at lower dosages What type of genetic test process information about as a symptomatic...

The 1/2 life of lithium is about? 24 hours Fluoxetine is the SSRI with the ______ WD risk? lowest due to long half life What antipsychotics are good for pts who miss doses of their meds? Antipsychotics with long half-lives: 1. Cariprazine(Vrylar): (2-4 days-active metabolites up to 3 weeks) 2. Abilify (3 days) 3. Brexipiprazole (4 days) 4. Pimozide (4-5 days) 5. Pimavanserin (2 days, active metabolites 8 days) Disulfiram's alcohol interactions persist for up to how ...

DOT practice questions and Answers 2023 Fatigue is a major concern. What do current FMCSA regulations allow from drivers? -Correct Answer 60 hours on the road over a 7 day period, or 70 hours over 8 days (also 14 hours on the road at a stretch if given 8 hours off to rest between) driver presents with a heart attack 1 month previous. He is following up with his MD again in 1 week. He is unsure of his prescriptions, but is asymptomatic. Should he be certified today? -Correct Answer No. There ...