ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam

A nurse started a client's gentamicin via an intravenous (IV) route that is programmed to infuse over one hour.Ten minutes after the administration, the client reports dyspnea, generalized rash, and i

A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that will be discharged from the hospital in the next hour.The nurse notes that the client is unable to provide self-injections at home.W

The nurse is preparing to administer hydration via an intravenous route to a client. The nurse understands that the patient needs an isotonic solution. Which of the following options is considered an

A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hypertension.The client notes that he has had hypertension for 3 years and recently stopped taking an antihypertensive medication that has caused a c

A nurse is caring for a client that is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis.Which of the following medication is a decongestant?

A nurse is preparing a client's medications.Which of the following actions should the nurse take in following legal practice guidelines? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing an in-service on female reproductive medications to the unit.Which of the following medications are used for contraception and/or prevention of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for codeine.Which of the following is an indication for this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client that is newly diagnosed with hypertension.The client noted that the provider will prescribe a medication to treat angina and hypertension.Which of the following medicati

The nurse is caring for a new client that got admitted to the unit for fevers.The client takes propylthiouracil (PTU) at home.The nurse understands that the client is taking propylthiouracil (PTU) to

A nurse is caring for a client that is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.Which of the following is a therapeutic use for glucagon (GlucaGen)?

A staff nurse is working with a client on the medical unit.The health care provider prescribes aspirin for the client to treat headache.The client forgets and drinks two bottles of beer, which caused

A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the hospital.Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to prepare for this client to further manage the client's

A nurse is preparing an in-service about all the phases of pharmacokinetics.Which of the following is NOT a phase of pharmacokinetics?

A client is newly diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following medications are NOT used to treat BPH? (Select All That Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin via oral (PO) route.Two hours after the administration of warfarin, the client reports having dark tarry stools and petechiae.Based on the cli

A nurse is preparing to administer a controlled substance to a client for acute pain.Which of the following statements is true regarding controlled substances? (Select All That Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension that is prescribed metoprolol due at 0900.The nurse took the client's blood pressure at 0855, and it was noted to be 80/60. The client also notes that

A nurse is caring for a client that is newly diagnosed with seizures and is prescribed lamotrigine.Which of the following is a serious complication of this medication that requires hospitalization?

A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension.Which of the following medications is considered an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor? (Select ALL that apply.)

A client has a new prescription for albuterol (Proventil) to be given by inhalation through a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following education should the nurse include?

The nurse is explaining the differences between brand and generic name drugs to a client.The nurse understands that brand name medications are:

A client is prescribed ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yasmin) to prevent pregnancy.The client missed three days of her medication.What is an appropriate client education for this client?

Which of the following medication classifications is not considered a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent?

The nurse is explaining the differences between uncontrolled and controlled substances.Which of the following medications is a controlled substance?