ATI Nurs 520 Pharmacology proctored Exam

A nurse provides discharge instructions for a patient who is taking acetaminophen [Tylenol] after surgery. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which product while taking acetaminophen?

The nurse is preparing to give a medication for pain. The label states that the drug is “lipid soluble.” How soon should the nurse expect to observe the effects of the drug?

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medications before administration. Which drug-to-drug interactions will most concern the nurse in a patient with a history of heart failure and a potassium level of 5.

Which are potentially worrisome adverse effects associated with proton pump inhibitor use in older patients? (Select all that apply)

When administering a central nervous system depressant, the nurse should closely observe for drug toxicity in which patient?

A patient says to the nurse what type of medications would be most effective for treating seasonal and perennial rhinitis. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A nurse is caring for a patient with decreased triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) and elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. The nurse knows the patient is likely suffering from what

The healthcare provider orders Lovenox 1 mg/kg SQ now. Your patient weighs 198 lbs. The available concentration is Lovenox 30 mg/0.3 mL. How many mL will the patient receive?

The healthcare provider orders Benadryl 40 mg IM now. The available concentration is 25 mg/mL. How many mL will the patient receive?

A patient with type 1 diabetes reports mixing NPH and regular insulin to allow for one injection. The nurse knows:

A patient who has heart failure. The patient complains of shortness of breath, and the nurse auscultates crackles in the lungs. The nurse understands that these symptoms are the result of

Name the imbalance using the following Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) values: pH 7.48, PaCO2 44, HCO3- 29

Which of the following medication classes can be used to treat PUD/GERD? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following cells increase acid in the stomach? (Select all that apply)

A patient with asthma is admitted to an emergency department with a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute, a prolonged expiratory phase, tight wheezes, and an oxygen saturation of 90% on room air.

A patient is taking a beta 1-adrenergic drug to improve the stroke volume of the heart. The nurse caring for this patient knows that this drug acts by increasing:

The nurse is reviewing the home medication list with the patient. The nurse recognizes that hydrochlorothiazide is used primarily for which condition?

A provider has ordered captopril [Capoten] for a patient who has hypertension. The patient reports a history of swelling of the tongue and lips after taking enalapril [Vasotec] in the past. Which acti

The healthcare provider orders Compazine 10 mg IM now. The concentration available is Compazine 5 mg/mL. How many mL will the patient receive?

Name the imbalance using the following Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) values: pH 7.48, PaCO2 48, HCO3- 29

A patient begins taking an ACE inhibitor and complains of a dry cough. What does the nurse correctly tell the patient about this symptom?

A patient who has seasonal allergies in the spring and fall asks the nurse about oral antihistamines. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A female patient taking an ACE inhibitor learns that she is pregnant. What will the nurse tell this patient?

A patient is admitted with severe hypertensive crisis. The nurse will anticipate administering which medication?

Which statement about food and drug interactions is true?