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ATI Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Vital Signs Day 1:
Temperature 36.2 0 C (97.20 F) Respiratory rate 18/min
Heart rate 74/min
Blood pressure 1 1 8/68 mm Hg Sp02 96% on room air
Day 7:
Temperature 36.9 0 C (98.40 F) Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg Sp02 97% on room air
Provider Prescriptions Day 1:
Levodopa 250 mg/Carbidopa 25 mg 1 tablet daily Day
7:
Levodopa 250 mg/Carbidopa 25 mg 2 tablets daily
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about the prescribed medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,F
Rationale: The medication causes a harmless discoloration of urine (Levodopa causes darkening of urine rather than lightening), high protein intake interferes with the availability of the medication in the CNS, The medication causes orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, The medication should be taken with a meal if nausea and vomiting occurs, Initially the medication can cause dyskinesia which should be reported, The medication also causes hallucinations and sleep disturbances
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about how to self-administer subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The air bubble in the enoxaparin syringe ensures the full dose is administered and should not be expelled.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received a dose of IV morphine for pain. Which of the following vital signs indicates the client is having an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min indicates respiratory depression, a common adverse reaction to morphine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, combined with tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese can cause a hypertensive crisis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ondansetron IV. Which of the following findings is an indication that the ondansetron is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ondansetron is an antiemetic; decreased nausea indicates it is effectively controlling vomiting.