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RN VATI Pharmacology S 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following findings in the client's medical record should the nurse identify as a contraindication for the administration of verapamil?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verapamil's negative inotropic effects can worsen heart failure, particularly in clients with systolic heart failure, making it a contraindication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client who received isoflurane. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isoflurane can cause hypotension, a critical side effect requiring priority monitoring of blood pressure to ensure adequate perfusion.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse who is caring for a preschooler should question a prescription for which of the following antibiotics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tetracycline is contraindicated in children under 8 years due to the risk of permanent tooth discoloration and damage to developing bones.