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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide to treat uncontrolled hypertension. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide can elevate blood glucose levels by reducing insulin sensitivity, requiring close monitoring in diabetic clients.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel after undergoing coronary artery stenting. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba increases bleeding risk when taken with clopidogrel, an antiplatelet medication, requiring provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a neonate who was exposed to heroin in utero. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the neonate is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent yawning is a common symptom of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in neonates exposed to opioids like heroin in utero, reflecting withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for hydroxychloroquine. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following diagnostic studies routinely?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity, requiring routine eye examinations to monitor for vision changes and prevent irreversible damage.