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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expelling the air bubble before injecting enoxaparin ensures accurate dosing and prevents tissue irritation during subcutaneous administration.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 8 mg IV intermittent bolus to a client. The amount available is morphine 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula: Amount (mL) = Desired dose (8 mg) / Concentration (10 mg/mL) = 0.8 mL.
Question 4 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 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.