ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
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The client called with laboratory results and a new provider prescription. Education was provided on iron deficiency anemia and the ferrous sulfate prescription. The client was instructed to return to the office in one month.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide teaching to the client about the new prescription. For each teaching statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the teaching statement is indicated or contraindicated for the client.
Options | indicated | contraindicated |
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It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication | ||
Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication | ||
Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication | ||
You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A: Indicated, B: Contraindicated, C: Contraindicated, D: Indicated
Rationale: (B, 0, 1, 0) (C, 0, 1, 0) (D, 1, 0, 1)
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A: "It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication" is indicated as certain medications can cause black stools.
B: "Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication" is contraindicated as antacids can reduce the effectiveness of some medications.
C: "Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication" is contraindicated as orange juice can interfere with medication absorption.
D: "You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach" is indicated as taking medication with meals can help reduce stomach discomfort.
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