ATI Pharmacology Quiz
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking isoniazid and rifampin for 3 weeks for the treatment of active pulmonary
... [Show More] tuberculosis (TB). The client reports his urine is an orange color. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "Stop taking the isoniazid for 3 days and the discoloration should go away."
B. "Rifampin can turn body fluids orange."
C. "I'll make an appointment for you to see the provider this afternoon."
D. "Isoniazid can cause bladder irritation." - ANSWER ==Correct: B (R) Rifampin can cause body fluids, such as tears, sweat, saliva, and urine, to turn a reddish-orange color. The nurse should inform the client that this effect does not cause harm.
A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who a prescription for gemfibrozil. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed to monitor which of the following laboratory tests.
A. Platelet count
B. Electrolyte levels
C. Thyroid function
D. Liver function - ANSWER ==Correct: D (R) Gemfibrozil reduces triglycerides by decreasing the liver's uptake of fatty acids. It can cause liver toxicity; therefore, the nurse should monitor the client's liver function.
A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen.
B. Inject the medication into a muscle.
C. Massage the site after administering the medication.
D. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. - ANSWER ==Correct: A (R) The heparin should be administered into the client's abdomen, not in the muscle, firm pressure applied after administration, with a 25-gauge or smaller needle to decrease risk of hemorrhage
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following conditions?
A. Raynaud's phenomenon
B. Migraine headaches
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Anemia - ANSWER ==B. (R) Ergotamine prevents or stops a migraine headache by blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors in the cranial peripheral vascular smooth muscle, which causes vasoconstriction of dilated cerebral blood vessels. Contraindicated for clients with Raynaud's or anemia.
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