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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anxiety and a prescription for oral lorazepam PRN. Which of the following is the correct way to transcribe the prescription into the electronic medical record?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The transcription 'Lorazepam 2.5 mg PO every 8 hours as needed for anxiety' correctly reflects the PRN order for anxiety.
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 caring for a client who is receiving meperidine. Which of the following is the nurse's priority assessment before administering the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority assessment before administering meperidine is the client's respiratory rate. Opioids can cause respiratory depression, leading to reduced breathing and inadequate ventilation. Monitoring the respiratory rate allows the nurse to detect any signs of respiratory distress or inadequate breathing, enabling them to intervene promptly to prevent serious complications.