VATI PHAMACOLOGY NEWEST ACTUAL MIDTERM
EXAM 2025-2026 WITH 70 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A
A client with a digoxin level of 2.4 ng/ml has a heart rate of 39. The health care
provider prescribes atropine sulfate. Which of the following best describes the
intended action of atropine for this client? - ANSWER>>To accelerate the heart
rate by interfering with vagal impulses.
A client is prescribed digoxin 1mg by mouth QID. The client states that the objects
in his room have a yellowish tinge and he is nauseated. Select the most
appropriate nursing action at this time. - ANSWER>>Hold the drug and call the
health care provider.
This client is showing signs of digitalis toxicity. The most appropriate action is to
hold the drug and call the health care provider. Severe arrhythmia may develop if
action is not taken.
A client diagnosed with preterm labor has been prescribed nifedipine. The client
asks the nurse why this particular medication has been prescribed. Which of the
following statements by the nurse is correct? - ANSWER>>To relax your muscles
of your uterus
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
An intravenous infusion of regular insulin has been started. Which of the
following nursing interventions is most appropriate for this client? -
, ANSWER>>Ensure glucagon is readily available
Glucagon and D50 are used for rapid treatment of hypoglycemia which can occur
when insulin is administered intravenously
A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of lithium. Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further education? - ANSWER>>"I should take the
medication on an empty stomach."
Lithium should be taken with meals or milk to decrease gastric upset.
A nurse is caring for a client taking captopril. Which finding would require
immediate attention for this client? - ANSWER>>Potassium 5.8 A potassium of
5.8 is elevated- normal is 3.5-5. One effect of Capoten is elevation of
potassium levels because this drug inhibits the formation of angiotensin II and
blocks the release of aldosterone. The blocking of the aldosterone results in
sodium excretion and potassium retention. Hyperkalemia can result in cardiac
arrhythmias and if untreated lead to cardiac arrest.
A nurse is caring for a client taking captopril who has started experiencing a
frequent dry cough. What action should the nurse take? - ANSWER>>Notify the
provider of the client's symptom.
An adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is a cough related to inhibition of kinase II
which results in an increase in bradykinin. The provider should be notified if a dry
cough occurs so that the medication can be discontinued.
EXAM 2025-2026 WITH 70 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A
A client with a digoxin level of 2.4 ng/ml has a heart rate of 39. The health care
provider prescribes atropine sulfate. Which of the following best describes the
intended action of atropine for this client? - ANSWER>>To accelerate the heart
rate by interfering with vagal impulses.
A client is prescribed digoxin 1mg by mouth QID. The client states that the objects
in his room have a yellowish tinge and he is nauseated. Select the most
appropriate nursing action at this time. - ANSWER>>Hold the drug and call the
health care provider.
This client is showing signs of digitalis toxicity. The most appropriate action is to
hold the drug and call the health care provider. Severe arrhythmia may develop if
action is not taken.
A client diagnosed with preterm labor has been prescribed nifedipine. The client
asks the nurse why this particular medication has been prescribed. Which of the
following statements by the nurse is correct? - ANSWER>>To relax your muscles
of your uterus
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
An intravenous infusion of regular insulin has been started. Which of the
following nursing interventions is most appropriate for this client? -
, ANSWER>>Ensure glucagon is readily available
Glucagon and D50 are used for rapid treatment of hypoglycemia which can occur
when insulin is administered intravenously
A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of lithium. Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further education? - ANSWER>>"I should take the
medication on an empty stomach."
Lithium should be taken with meals or milk to decrease gastric upset.
A nurse is caring for a client taking captopril. Which finding would require
immediate attention for this client? - ANSWER>>Potassium 5.8 A potassium of
5.8 is elevated- normal is 3.5-5. One effect of Capoten is elevation of
potassium levels because this drug inhibits the formation of angiotensin II and
blocks the release of aldosterone. The blocking of the aldosterone results in
sodium excretion and potassium retention. Hyperkalemia can result in cardiac
arrhythmias and if untreated lead to cardiac arrest.
A nurse is caring for a client taking captopril who has started experiencing a
frequent dry cough. What action should the nurse take? - ANSWER>>Notify the
provider of the client's symptom.
An adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is a cough related to inhibition of kinase II
which results in an increase in bradykinin. The provider should be notified if a dry
cough occurs so that the medication can be discontinued.
