ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 215 Questions
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The nurse is reconciling medications for a new client. Given the current medications listed below, which assessment finding should the nurse be most concerned about? Current Home Medications: metoprolol 25 mg PO daily metformin 500 mg PO BID isoniazid 600 mg IM two times per week rifampin 600 mg PO Daily streptomycin 1 gram IM two times per week acetaminophen 1000 mg PO Q6 hours as needed for pain or fever
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Yellow discoloration of the sclera. This finding is concerning because it suggests possible liver dysfunction or damage, which can be a side effect of rifampin, isoniazid, and streptomycin among the current medications listed. These medications are known to cause hepatotoxicity. Monitoring for scleral icterus is important to detect early signs of liver impairment and prevent serious complications.
A: Fasting blood sugar level of 130 mg/dL is within a normal range and not directly related to the listed medications.
C: Positive result on the tuberculin skin test is expected due to the client's current treatment for tuberculosis.
D: Blood pressure reading of 100/70 mmHg is slightly low but not a direct concern related to the current medications.
In summary, the yellow discoloration of the sclera is the most concerning finding due to the potential hepatotoxicity of the medications listed.
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