Pharmacology
A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse
... [Show More] dtermines 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 indicates understanding of teaching:
1)I will not use a salt substitute while taking meds2)I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which statement by the patient indicates further teaching: 1)I should expect a rash to develop
2)I may develop hair or face or chest
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for an antibiotic from a client's provider. Which of the following is the nurse required to do: 3)Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing
4)Write the trade name for the prescribed medicine
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent and her family regarding a new prescription of phenytoin (Dilantin) for a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates the understanding of the teaching: 1)I will keep a seizure frequency chart
2)I will skip a dose if I am experiencing nausea
ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Review
240 Questions and Answers with Rationales
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving furosemide (Lasix) and digoxin (Lanoxin). Routine laboratory results reveal a potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first: 1) Apply a cardiac monitor
2) Provides foods high in potassium
A nurse administers ceftazidime (Fortaz) to a client who has a severe penicillin allergy. Which of the following client findings requires an incident report:
1) The client is also taking linsinophrel (Prinivil) 2) The client reports shortness of breath
A nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has been newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder and has begun phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse should tell the client that phenytoin can decrease the effectiveness of which of the following: 1) Ethunyl estradiol/desogestrel (Cyclessa)
2) Fluroxetine (Prozac) [Show Less]