NGN ATI RN Pharmacology Exam 2023 A Version 2| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade
QUESTION
A nurse is reviewing the medication
... [Show More] administration record of a client who has hypecalcemia and a new prescription for IV calcium gluconate. the nurse should identify that which of the following medication can interact with calcium gluconate
Answer:
Digoxin
The nurse should identify that calcium gluconate can cause hypercalcemia, which increases the risk of digoxin toxicty.
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following finds should the nurse document to indicate the effectiveness of the therapy?
Answer:
Increased neutrophil count
Filgrastim stimulates the bone marrow to produce neutrophils. For clients receiving chemotherapy, the risk of infection is minimized.
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following lab values should the nurse monitor for this client ?
Answer:
Potassium
The nurse should monitor the client's potassium level as spironolactone is a potas- sium sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia. The client's potassium level should be obtained and monitored within 1 week of beginning spironolactone, with any increase in dosage, and periodically throughout therapy. Additional laboratory results to monitor include sodium, uric acid, glucose, and renal function tests.
QUESTION
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who tells the nurse, " I don't want to take my fluid pill until I get home today." Which of the following action should the nurse take?
Answer:
Document the refusal and inform the client's provider.
The nurse has the responsibility to verify that the client understands the risk of refusing the medication so that an informed decision can be made. the nurse should then document the refusal in the client's medical record and notify the health care provider.
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive treatment for opioid use disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Answer:
methadone
The nurse should expect to administer methadone for treatment of opioid use disor- der. Methadone can be administered for withdrawal and to assist with maintenance and suppressive therapy.
QUESTION
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO to a school-age child. The amount available is amoxicillin oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Answer:
6.3 mL
QUESTION
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for famotidine. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Answer:
Report yellowing of the skin
Famotidine can be hepatotoxic and cause jaundice. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and report yellowing of the skin or eyes to the provider.
QUESTION
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving epoetin alfa to treat anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Answer:
increased blood pressure
The therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa is an increase in hematocrit levels, which can result in an increase in a client's blood pressure. If the client's hematocrit level rises too rapidly, hypertension and seizures can result. The nurse should monitor the client's blood pressure and ensure hypertension is controlled prior to administering the medication. [Show Less]