ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2019 B
1) A nurse is caring for a pt who is receiving Haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of
the following findings as an
... [Show More] adverse effect of the med?
-Akathisia = CORRECT ANSWER
An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of extrapyramidal
manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia.
-Paresthesia
Haloperidol, an antipsychotic neuroleptic medication, can cause CNS adverse effects such
as seizures, confusion, and neuroleptic syndrome. However, paresthesia is not an adverse
effect of haloperidol.
-Excess tear production
Haloperidol has anticholinergic properties that can cause sensory adverse effects such as
increased intraocular pressure, blurred vision, and dry eyes.
-Anxiety
Haloperidol can be prescribed to treat severe agitation as well as psychotic manifestations.
2) A nurse is providing teaching to a pt who is to start taking Sumatriptan. Which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the pt to monitor for and report to the
provider?
-Chest pressure= CORRECT ANSWER
Sumatriptan is an antimigraine agent which can cause coronary vasospasms, resulting in
angina. The client should report chest pressure or heavy arms to the provider.
-White patches on the tongue
White patches on the tongue can indicate a fungal infection, which is not an adverse effect
of sumatriptan.
-Bruising Ecchymosis can indicate thrombocytopenia, which is not an adverse effect of sumatriptan.
-Insomnia
Sumatriptan can cause drowsiness and sedation as an adverse effect of the medication.
3) A nurse is teaching a pt who is starting to take Amitriptyline. Which of the following
findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of the med?
-Diarrhea
Constipation is an adverse effect of amitriptyline.
-Cough
Developing a cough is not an adverse effect of amitriptyline.
-Urinary retention = CORRECT ANSWER
The nurse should instruct the client that amitriptyline causes the anticholinergic effect of
urinary retention.
-Increased libido
A decrease in libido is an adverse effect of amitriptyline. [Show Less]