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Quizlet ATI Pharmacology Final Questions
Question 1 of 5
When monitoring a patient for signs of hypokalemia, the nurse looks for what early sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: One of the early signs of hypokalemia is muscle weakness. Potassium plays a crucial role in maintaining normal muscle function, including the contraction of skeletal and smooth muscles. A deficiency in potassium can lead to muscle weakness, cramping, and fatigue. It is important for the nurse to monitor any signs of muscle weakness in a patient at risk for hypokalemia as it can progress to more severe complications if left untreated. Seizures and cardiac dysrhythmias are more severe manifestations of hypokalemia that can occur if the condition is not promptly addressed. However, muscle weakness is often an early and noticeable sign that can alert healthcare providers to the need for intervention.
Question 2 of 5
When reviewing the health history of a patient, the nurse will note that a potential contraindication to potassium supplements exists if the patient has which problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients with renal disease may have difficulty excreting potassium properly. If a patient with renal disease takes potassium supplements, it can lead to hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood. Hyperkalemia can be dangerous and may result in cardiac dysrhythmias and other serious complications. Therefore, patients with renal disease should avoid potassium supplements unless directed otherwise by their healthcare provider.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not one of the rights of medication administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The five rights of medication administration are: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time. These are essential principles to ensure safe and effective medication administration. The attitude of the healthcare provider is important for delivering care, but it is not included as one of the fundamental rights of medication administration. It is important for healthcare providers to approach medication administration with professionalism, compassion, and attentiveness, but it is not considered one of the primary rights in the context of medication administration protocols.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is taking the urinary antiseptic methenamine for a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse understands that this drug should not be given concurrently with which other drug to avoid crystalluria?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methenamine is a urinary antiseptic that works by converting to formaldehyde in the urine, creating an inhospitable environment for bacterial growth. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide antibiotic that can potentiate the formation of crystals in the urine (crystalluria). Therefore, giving methenamine and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole concurrently can increase the risk of crystalluria. It is important to avoid combining these two medications to prevent potential adverse effects on the urinary tract.
Question 5 of 5
Samuel, a 65-year-old patient comes into the hospital for an anginal attack. Which of the following is an important nursing intervention when administering Nitroglycerine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is important to remove the transdermal Nitroglycerine patch for 10-12 hours every night to prevent the development of tolerance. Tolerance can occur when the body becomes less responsive to the medication over time, reducing its effectiveness. By allowing a break in Nitroglycerine administration overnight, tolerance development can be minimized, ensuring the medication remains effective for the patient when needed. This nursing intervention helps to maintain the efficacy of Nitroglycerine in managing anginal attacks for the patient.