RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM FORM C 2019
1.A nurse is caring for a client who is taking phenytoin, for which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider
a.Cognitive im
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RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM FORM C 2019
1.A nurse is caring for a client who is taking phenytoin, for which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider
a.Cognitive impairment
Phenytoin (Dilantin) - Anticonvulsant. monitor for any manifestations of CNS effects (such as cognitive impairment), notify the provider if they occur. (p. 96 ATI PHARM)
b.Tachycardia
c.Elevated blood pressure
d.Tinnitus
4.A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of acute myocardial infarction about taking metoprolol to treat angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Page 158
a.Stop taking the medication if you become dizzy
b.Check your pulse rate daily
c.Expect to see an increase in your urinary output
d.Call you provider if you lose more than 1 pound per week
5.A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client’s respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
A.Elevate the client’s legs and feet
B.Administer epinephrine IM (Only thing that’ll stop the reaction immed, first line treatment)
C.Replace the solution with with 0.9 % sodium chloride
D.Give diphenhydramine IM
6.A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving OXYTOCIN via continuous IV infusion for labor augmentation. The nurse notes six contractions in a 10 minute period with a nonreassuring FHR. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first ?
a.Administer Terbutaline 0.25 mg subcutaneously
b.Discontinue the oxycontin IV infusion
c.Turn the client on the left side
d.Apply oxygen at 10 L / min via face mask
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