ATI COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
FUNDAMENTALS
OF NURSING 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE WITH
SOLUTIONS / ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
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PREDNISONE – CORTICOSTEROID
- CAN INDUCE OSTEOPOROSIS: therefore the client should schedule a bone density test to establish a baseline evaluation.
- NOTIFY PCP of dark stools, this is a sign of GI bleeding
- Never stop this medication abruptly
FERROUS SULFATE ELIXIR
- Safe to take during pregnancy
- Dark-colored stools is an expected finding
- Encourage intake of fiber and fluids
- Rinse mouth after taking this medication (Instruct the client to use a straw to drink this medication and rinse the mouth immediately) D/T teeth staining.
EPOETIN ALFA – Self-Administration
- 45 degree angle when given injection (SUBCUTANEOUS ROUTE)
- Never freeze the medication and store at (35.6-46.4 F)
- NEVER shake the vial
RIFAMPIN
- REPORT a headache, fever, or muscle aches IMMEDIATELY
Decreases effectiveness of oral contraceptives!!!, therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to use SECONDARY METHOD TO PREVENT PREGNANCY
- Once treatment begins, the client will return to the clinic for sputum culture to monitor effectiveness of the treatment
- Take this medication ONCE DAILY & AVOID SKIPPING OR TAKING DOUBLE DOSES IF A DOSE IS MISSED
BETAXOLOL – BETA BLOCKER – used to treat glaucoma
- SYSTEMIC EFFECTS bradycardia
- Adverse effects HYPOTENSION
PHENYTOIN
- Gingival hyperplasia is a common adverse effect of the medication. Massaging the gums will help minimize this effect.
ATORVASTATIN
- Report MUSCLE PAIN or TENDERNESS to the provider.
MECLIZINE (antihistamine)
- SEDATION is an adverse effect.
- Dry mouth (suck on sugar-free candy or chew gum)
ENOXAPARIN (anticoagulant)
- Administer by SUBCUTAENOUS INJECTION
- Should be given at different sites with each injection
- DO NOT aspirate after inserting the needle or massage the site after.
WARFARIN
- Brush teeth gently with a soft-bristle toothbrush or tooth sponge. AVOID FLOSSING
- AVOID NSAIDS, including aspirin and ibuprofen d/t risk of bleeding
- Encourage use of an electric razor, not a safety razor
- If the client MISSES A DOSE OF THE MEDICATION, they can take it later the same day but should not double the dose the next day.
CAPTOPRIL – ACE INHIBITOR
- AVOID Ibuprofen or any other NSAIDS can reduce the antihypertensive effects of this medication.
THEOPHYLLINE – xanthines (used for long-term control of chronic asthma)
- AVOID CAFFEIN [Show Less]