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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION 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 A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ...

A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected Answer: C-II drug.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered: Selected Answer: Once a day.  Question 3 0 out of 1 points The NP is examining ...

Tutorial:Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Module:The Neurological System (Part 1) Case Study Questions #1: 1. Which of the following assessments of this client is most important immediately following the administration of intravenous diazepam? A. ECG B. Seizure Activity C. Blood Pressure D. Respiratory Rate 2. The healthcare professional is about to administer a loading dose of phenytoin IV. Which of the following is essential for the health care professional to do before administering pheny...

1) Which assessment finding for a 4-month-old infant would require further action by the nurse? 1. The posterior fontanel is open. 2. The infant has good head control when held upright. 3. The infant is able to roll only from abdomen to back. 4. The anterior fontanel is open and soft. correct answer: 1. The posterior fontanel is open. 2) The nurse is providing care for a pediatric client in the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of decreased level of consciousness (LOC) seconda...

Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- Amenorrhea- what to look for Clinical finding of bulimia - ANSWER- Tooth erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia What causes parotid gland swelling - ANSWER- Increased serum amylase levels What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER- Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is damaged Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder - ANSWER- Needing excessive external input from othe...

ATI RN Comprehensive Exam 2019 B with NGN| Verified Questions and Answers with Rationales| Latest Update 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and reports severe ankle pain after falling off a stepstool at home. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? Obtain capillary blood glucose level every 2 hr. Check the neurovascular status of the client's lower extremities every hour. Apply a cold pack to the client's ankle for ...

Mental Health Nursing Final Exam Practice Questions With Answers Latest 2023/2024 (Graded 100%). A nurse is reviewing the medication of a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium. The nurse should identify that it is safe to administer which of the following medications while the client is taking lithium? (ANS- Valproic acid. They are both indicated for the treatment of bipolar disorder. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has cocaine intoxication. Which of...

ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 ~ The Neurological System Quiz with Answers and Rationale | Latest 2023/2024 A nurse is teaching a client who has Alzheimer's disease and their caregiver about memantine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Increase fluid intake to improve renal excretion. B. Report memory loss or confusion. C. Watch for signs of liver impairment, such as jaundice and abdominal pain. D. Avoid taking over-the-counter antacids. -- D. Avoid taking o...

Psychiatric Technician State Board Review Exam The suffix "phila" means. Attraction to. The most common anxiety disorder requiring hospitalization is: Panic Disorder What is the main difference between Depakote (divalproex sodium) and depakene (valproic acid)? Depakote is enteric-coated while depakene is not The medication record reads: "clonazepam 10mg PO TID." What is incorrect regarding this order? The dosage is too high Legally, the psychiatric technician can lead which of the following...

ATI Pharmacology proctored Exam Test Bank 1 A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influence medication metabolism with a group of nurses at an in-service presentation. Which of the following factors should the educator include a...