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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has been taking warfarin for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory results Indicates that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An INR of 2.0 indicates effective anticoagulation with warfarin, within the therapeutic range for preventing excessive clotting.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription to receive a continuous infusion of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular blood glucose monitoring is essential due to TPN's high glucose content, which can cause hyperglycemia.
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 preparing to administer exenatide for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following routes of administration should nurse plan to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exenatide is administered subcutaneously, injected into fatty tissue, as it is a peptide-based medication ineffective if taken orally.