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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume excess and received furosemide 40 mg via intermittent IV bolus 1 hr ago. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, promotes diuresis, leading to increased urinary output, which indicates effective treatment of fluid volume excess.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking captopril. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider as a potential adverse effect of captopril?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated creatinine (2 mg/dl) may indicate impaired kidney function, a potential adverse effect of captopril, requiring provider notification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a neonate who was exposed to heroin in utero. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the neonate is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent yawning is a common symptom of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in neonates exposed to opioids like heroin in utero, reflecting withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV ciprofloxacin to treat a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tendon pain, particularly when walking, may indicate tendonitis or risk of tendon rupture, a serious adverse effect of ciprofloxacin requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anxiety and a prescription for oral lorazepam PRN. Which of the following is the correct way to transcribe the prescription into the electronic medical record?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The transcription 'Lorazepam 2.5 mg PO every 8 hours as needed for anxiety' correctly reflects the PRN order for anxiety.