ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED RETAKE 2019 FORM A
AND B 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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FORM A
1. A nurse is teaching a patient who has peptic ulcer disease and is
starting a new prescription for sucralfate (Carafate). The nurse explains
to the patient that this medication:
a. Forms a protective coating (barrier) over ulcers
1. Which of the following statements made by a client after a teaching
session about Warfarin (Coumadin) indicates the need for further
teaching?
a. I may take aspirin as needed for pain
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has pneumonia. The patient tells a
nurse that she is pregnant but has not told her provider. Which of the
following medication orders should the nurse question?
a. Doxycycline (Doxycin)
1. A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has hypertension and is
to start a new prescription for lisinopril (Zestril). For which of the
following should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the
provider?
a. A dry cough
A nurse is caring for a client with acute ST elevation with myocardial
infarction. The patient is receiving nitroglycerin (Nitro-bid IV) by
continuous IV infusion to maintain a systolic blood pressure between
130-150 mmHg:
a. Increase the dose when the systolic BP is 160 mmHg
1. An older adult taking procainamide (Pronestyl) is admitted to the ER
with acute myocardial infarction and premature ventricular contractions.
Which finding should indicate to the nurse to withhold the medication
and notify the provider?
a. A QRS widening increase greater than 50%
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for
the treatment of breast cancer. The nurse should inform the client that
which side effects can develop. (SATA)
a. Menstrual irregularities
b. Hot flashes
c. Vaginal discharge
1. A nurse is providing teaching to a patient with chronic asthma and is
prescribed beclomethasone (QVAR). What instructions should be
included in the nursing care plan?
a. Use the inhaler as soon as the asthma attack begins
1. A client with a history of hypertension tells the nurse that he uses an
over-the-counter oral decongestant for nasal congestion. The nurse
should advise the client that decongestants:
a. Can constrict blood vessels
1. A nurse is providing teaching for a patient with acute cystitis and is
prescribed phenazopyridine HCL (Pyridium). Which side effect will be
normal for the patient to see?
a. Urine will turn red orange
1. A patient has been prescribed trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
(Bactrim DS). Which of the following should the nurse report?
a. Vesicular, crusty rash
1. A client has been taking propylthiouracil (PTU) for 4 weeks. What
should the outcome be?
a. Decrease in heart rate
A nurse instructing on the appropriate placement of the client's
nitroglycerin transdermal patch (Minitran) understands teaching with
this statement?
a. I will take the patch off after my evening meal
1. A nurse is to administer a new prescription for amoxicillin/clavulanic
acid (Augmentin) IV bolus. The client tells the nurse he is allergic to
penicillin. Which should be done first?
a. Withhold the medication
1. A nurse is prescribing discharge teaching for a patient who has a
prescription for morphine. The nurse should:
a. Increase fiber intake
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