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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a new prescription for ampicillin 1.5g IV every 6 hr to a client who has an upper respiratory infection. The client also has a prescription for a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: The nurse should verify the prescription, assess for penicillin allergy, document administration, and obtain a sputum culture to ensure safe and effective treatment. Option B is incorrect due to incorrect timing for every 6-hour dosing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for promethazine tablets. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Promethazine commonly causes drowsiness, a sedative effect used to manage allergies, motion sickness, and nausea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse accidently removes celecoxib from an automated medication dispensing system (AMDS) instead of citalopram and almost administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting the incident to the nurse manager ensures proper investigation and documentation, following facility protocols to prevent future errors.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client who received isoflurane. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isoflurane can cause hypotension, a critical side effect requiring priority monitoring of blood pressure to ensure adequate perfusion.