ATI comprehensive predictor: Pharmacology
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, Verified and
100% Correct Answers)
A client who has COPD is prescribed ipratropium bromide. The nurse should instruct the client
to report which of the following symptoms immediately?
A- Nausea
B- Eye pain
C- Dy mouth
D- Cons pa on - ANSWER B-
An cholinergic agents can cause a worsening of narrow- angle glaucoma. Acute eye pain would
be concerning and need to be reported immediately.
An older adult client who is receiving a blood transfusion develops an increased in blood
pressure and crackle bilaterally. which of the following medica ons should the nurse
administer?
A- Lisinopril
B- Ampicillin
C- Furosemide
D- Diphenhydramine - ANSWER C-
A diure c may be prescribed when a client exhibits signs and symptoms of circulatory overload,
which may occur with the transfusion of blood products. Older adults are especially at risk.
Symptoms of circulatory overload include dyspnea, hypertension, bounding pulse, distended
jugular veins, restlessness and confusion.
, A nurse provides teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse should limit
the intake of which of the following foods? (select all that apply)
A- Bananas
B- White rice
C- Tomatoes
D- Avocados
E- Sweet potatoes - ANSWER A, C, D, E-
A client should limit foods high in potassium due to spironolactone having potassium sparing
quali es. Bananas, tomatoes, avocados, and potatoes are rich sources of potassium and should
be limited while taking spironolactone.
A client is prescribed acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain. Which of the following
should alert the nurse to ques on the prescrip on?
A- Manual BP 145/86
B- Reports drinking six beers daily
C- Oral temp of 37 C (98.6 F)
D- Smokes 2 pack of cigs weekly - ANSWER B-
Acetaminophen should be used cau ously in clients who consume three or more alcoholic
drinks per day because the increased risk of hepatotoxicity. the nurse should contact the health
provider with this informa on.
A school aged child who has ADHD is observed having an increased ability to focus and
complete tasks, The nurse recognizes which of the following medica ons may have been a
contribu ng factor?
A- Disulfiram
B- Alprazolam
C- Chlorpromazine
D- Methylphenidate - ANSWER D-
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, Verified and
100% Correct Answers)
A client who has COPD is prescribed ipratropium bromide. The nurse should instruct the client
to report which of the following symptoms immediately?
A- Nausea
B- Eye pain
C- Dy mouth
D- Cons pa on - ANSWER B-
An cholinergic agents can cause a worsening of narrow- angle glaucoma. Acute eye pain would
be concerning and need to be reported immediately.
An older adult client who is receiving a blood transfusion develops an increased in blood
pressure and crackle bilaterally. which of the following medica ons should the nurse
administer?
A- Lisinopril
B- Ampicillin
C- Furosemide
D- Diphenhydramine - ANSWER C-
A diure c may be prescribed when a client exhibits signs and symptoms of circulatory overload,
which may occur with the transfusion of blood products. Older adults are especially at risk.
Symptoms of circulatory overload include dyspnea, hypertension, bounding pulse, distended
jugular veins, restlessness and confusion.
, A nurse provides teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse should limit
the intake of which of the following foods? (select all that apply)
A- Bananas
B- White rice
C- Tomatoes
D- Avocados
E- Sweet potatoes - ANSWER A, C, D, E-
A client should limit foods high in potassium due to spironolactone having potassium sparing
quali es. Bananas, tomatoes, avocados, and potatoes are rich sources of potassium and should
be limited while taking spironolactone.
A client is prescribed acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain. Which of the following
should alert the nurse to ques on the prescrip on?
A- Manual BP 145/86
B- Reports drinking six beers daily
C- Oral temp of 37 C (98.6 F)
D- Smokes 2 pack of cigs weekly - ANSWER B-
Acetaminophen should be used cau ously in clients who consume three or more alcoholic
drinks per day because the increased risk of hepatotoxicity. the nurse should contact the health
provider with this informa on.
A school aged child who has ADHD is observed having an increased ability to focus and
complete tasks, The nurse recognizes which of the following medica ons may have been a
contribu ng factor?
A- Disulfiram
B- Alprazolam
C- Chlorpromazine
D- Methylphenidate - ANSWER D-
