ATI Pharmacology Quizlet

Question 1 of 5

A client has a new prescription for Metformin. Which of the following adverse effects of Metformin should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?

A. Somnolence B. Constipation C. Fluid retention D. Weight gain

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Somnolence. Somnolence can indicate lactic acidosis, a rare but serious adverse effect of Metformin. Lactic acidosis is manifested by extreme drowsiness, hyperventilation, and muscle pain. Clients should be instructed to report these symptoms to their healthcare provider promptly to prevent further complications.

Question 2 of 5

A caregiver is being instructed by the healthcare provider of an adolescent client who has a new prescription for Albuterol, PO. Which of the following instructions should the healthcare provider include?

A. You can take this medication to relieve an acute asthma attack.' B. Tremors are a potential adverse effect of this medication.' C. Long-term use of this medication can lead to hyperglycemia.' D. This medication can potentially slow the rate of skeletal growth.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A healthcare professional is preparing to administer Haloperidol 2 mg PO every 12 hr. The available medication is haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the healthcare professional administer?

A. 1 tablet B. 2 tablets C. 3 tablets D. 4 tablets

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A hospitalized client receiving IV heparin for a deep-vein thrombosis begins vomiting blood. After the heparin has been stopped, which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?

A. Vitamin K1 B. Atropine C. Protamine D. Calcium gluconate

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In this scenario, the client is experiencing a serious complication of heparin therapy, likely due to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Protamine is the antidote for heparin and can reverse its anticoagulant effects. It is essential to administer protamine promptly to counteract the effects of heparin and manage the bleeding. Vitamin K1 is used to reverse the effects of warfarin, not heparin. Atropine is used to treat bradycardia or some types of poisoning. Calcium gluconate is used to manage hyperkalemia or calcium channel blocker toxicity, not to reverse heparin's effects.

Question 5 of 5

A client is starting Simvastatin. Which of the following information should be included in the teaching?

A. Take this medication in the evening. B. Change positions slowly when rising from a chair. C. Maintain a steady intake of green leafy vegetables. D. Consume no more than 1 L/day of fluid.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

ATI Pharmacology Quizlet - Nurselytic

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