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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam as sedation for an endoscopy, Which of the following antidotes should the nurse have on hand during the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flumazenil is the antidote for diazepam, a benzodiazepine, and reverses its sedative effects in case of overdose or excessive sedation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse evaluate prior to administering the first dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Before administering the first dose of metformin, the nurse should evaluate the client's creatinine level. Metformin is primarily excreted by the kidneys, and its clearance depends on renal function. Elevated creatinine levels indicate impaired kidney function, which can lead to metformin accumulation and increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following findings in the client's medical record should the nurse identify as a contraindication for the administration of verapamil?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verapamil's negative inotropic effects can worsen heart failure, particularly in clients with systolic heart failure, making it a contraindication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has been taking warfarin for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory results Indicates that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An INR of 2.0 indicates effective anticoagulation with warfarin, within the therapeutic range for preventing excessive clotting.
Question 5 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.