ATI PHARMACOLOGY (NURSING)

A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL - ANSWER 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ind...

A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program tohelp him overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is ableto drive down a familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. Thenurse should recognize that to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following? a. Biofeedback b. Therapist modeling c. Frequent pacing d. Positive reinforcement - ANSWER a. Biofeedback A nurse is counseling a client following the de...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2023-2024 - Correct & Verified Questions with Answers / Already Graded A 1. A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection due to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Review What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? ■ Urinalysis Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity Serum creatinine - Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal failure (ARF) - Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF) exceeding 4 mg/dL ■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) more...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2019 STUDY GUIDE

Pharmacology Proctored ATI Study Guide Chapter 1: Pharmacokinetics and Routes of Administration • Absorption ▪ Route of admin affects the rate and amount of absorption o Oral: ▪ GI pH and emptying time ▪ Presence of food in the stomach or intestines ▪ Form of meds (liquid/XR) o Sublingual/buccal ▪ Quick absorption systemically through highly vascular mucous membranes o Inhalation via mouth/nose ▪ Rapid absorption through alveolar capillary networks o Intradermal, topi...

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