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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin/sulbactam 15 g via intermittent IV bolus, Available is ampicillin-sulbactam 1.5 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL to infuse over 30 min. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/h?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infusion rate = 100 mL / 30 min * 60 min/h = 200 mL/h (rounded to the nearest whole number).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to an antibiotic. Which of the following manifestations of anaphylaxis should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Angioedema, severe swelling beneath the skin, is a hallmark of anaphylaxis due to histamine release, affecting areas like the face and throat.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports feeling dizzy while getting out of bed. The nurse suspects orthostatic hypotension related to a medication the client is taking Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as likely causing this adverse effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause orthostatic hypotension by reducing fluid volume, leading to dizziness upon standing.