VATI RN Pharmacology Questions and Answers
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• a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following
action should the nurse take -✓✓give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and
can cause gastric irritation
• a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy which
action should the nurse take -✓✓place monitoring cords and tubes in a stokinette. to
avoid exposure to skin
• which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced ulcer? -
✓✓Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the client
who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking
reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric emptying, transporting
more acid into the duodenum.
• a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for -✓✓to prevent breast
cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis
• a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? -
✓✓hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
• what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide -✓✓electrolyte
imbalances.
• teaching for pt taking zidovudine -✓✓limit exposure to people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
• allopurinol -✓✓decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
• what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine -✓✓agitation
can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
• what is the nurses immediate priority in post op -✓✓monitor respiratory status
• adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis -✓✓hypertension
• acyclovir -✓✓assess for an increase in creatinine.
,acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
• a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what should the nurse report to
the HCP -✓✓pt taking ginkgo biloba
• which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha -
✓✓hemoglobin and iron
• adverse effect of spirinolactone -✓✓muscle weakness
• pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect -✓✓edema
• beclomethasone teaching -✓✓gargle with water after to prevent oral candidias
• pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s -✓✓diaphoresis
abdominal discomfort
increased ALT
• pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception what are adverse effect
-✓✓break through bleeding
• antidote for warfarin -✓✓vitamin K if giving IV push dilute and give slowly to prevent
cardiovascular collapse
pt taking warfarin should have INR of 2-3
• paclitaxel for ovarian cancer tx signs and symptoms -✓✓bradycardia
• ondansetron to control n/v during chemo teaching -✓✓additional meds can be
required.
• contraindication for prescribing pregabalin for diabetic nerve pain -✓✓allergy to
gabapentin
• after giving clonidine instead of the prescribed clonazepam after checking BP what
should the nurse do next -✓✓review adverse effects of clonidine
• which routine dx screen should be done for pt with chronic RA taking
hydroxychloroquine -✓✓eye exam
• anaphylaxis to antibiotic s/s -✓✓angioedema of face, oral cavity, larynx and airway
resulting in bronchospasm and decreased airflow
,• oral abulterol what to monitor -✓✓Tachycardia Albuterol is a beta2-agonist, which can
cause excessive stimulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle beta cells. Therefore, the
nurse should monitor the client for tachycardia and dysrhythmias.
• contraindication for sumatriptam -✓✓angina pectoris
sumatriptan is a vasoconstrictor that can cause angina
• contraindication for metformin -✓✓alcohol use disorder
• which med is a common cause of orthostatic hypotension -✓✓lasix
• amioderone -✓✓have liver enzyme testing periodically.
amioderone is liver toxic
report jaundice to HCP
• what lab do you monitor for heparin -✓✓PTT
• what lab is important to monitor with corticosteroid -✓✓glucose
• what adverse effect should be monitored with ipratropium inhaler -✓✓xerostomia - dry
mouth
• teaching for esomeprazole -✓✓take 60 mins before meal
• whaat do you assess before giving meperdine -✓✓respiratory rate
• nursing action when giving alteplase -✓✓monitor for change in LOC
• teaching for cromolyn for asthma -✓✓use med everyday even when you have no
symptoms
can be taken 3-4 times a day
also used 1 hour before exercise to reduce bronchospasm
• pt taking levodopa carbidopa has tremors and twitching what med should be given -
✓✓amantadine
• pt getting topotecan for ovarian cancer which med is given to control adverse effects of
topotecan -✓✓granisetron via transdermal patch
, antiemetic to control n/v
• heart rhythm for digoxin -✓✓second degree heart block
• adverse effect of atenolol -✓✓light headed
• med for hydromorphone toxicity -✓✓naloxone
• med for alcohol withdrawl -✓✓diazepam
• adverse effect of long term prednisone use -✓✓osteoporosis
• which lab does nurse monitor for -statins -✓✓ALT at risk for liver damage
• didanosine therapy use -✓✓HIV
• expected outcome of mannitol -✓✓improved UO
• Tamoxifen side effects -✓✓monitor calcium level at risk for hypercalcemia
monitor for pulmonary emboli
get routine eye exams
hot flashes
• therapeutic effect of somatropin -✓✓monitor height monthly
treats growth hormone deficiency
• haloperidol adverse effect -✓✓can expereicne EPS
parkinsonism
and muscle rigidity within 5 days of starting treatment for schizophrenia
• rifamin teaching -✓✓causes harmless red organge discoloration of feces, sputum tears
and sweat
• A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking hydrocodone with acetaminophen
tablets for pain. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? -✓✓Decreased respirations might occur
• A nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin 15/mg/kg PO every 12 hr to a child
who weighs 44 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? -✓✓300
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• a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following
action should the nurse take -✓✓give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and
can cause gastric irritation
• a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy which
action should the nurse take -✓✓place monitoring cords and tubes in a stokinette. to
avoid exposure to skin
• which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced ulcer? -
✓✓Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the client
who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking
reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric emptying, transporting
more acid into the duodenum.
• a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for -✓✓to prevent breast
cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis
• a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? -
✓✓hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
• what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide -✓✓electrolyte
imbalances.
• teaching for pt taking zidovudine -✓✓limit exposure to people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
• allopurinol -✓✓decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
• what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine -✓✓agitation
can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
• what is the nurses immediate priority in post op -✓✓monitor respiratory status
• adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis -✓✓hypertension
• acyclovir -✓✓assess for an increase in creatinine.
,acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
• a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what should the nurse report to
the HCP -✓✓pt taking ginkgo biloba
• which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha -
✓✓hemoglobin and iron
• adverse effect of spirinolactone -✓✓muscle weakness
• pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect -✓✓edema
• beclomethasone teaching -✓✓gargle with water after to prevent oral candidias
• pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s -✓✓diaphoresis
abdominal discomfort
increased ALT
• pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception what are adverse effect
-✓✓break through bleeding
• antidote for warfarin -✓✓vitamin K if giving IV push dilute and give slowly to prevent
cardiovascular collapse
pt taking warfarin should have INR of 2-3
• paclitaxel for ovarian cancer tx signs and symptoms -✓✓bradycardia
• ondansetron to control n/v during chemo teaching -✓✓additional meds can be
required.
• contraindication for prescribing pregabalin for diabetic nerve pain -✓✓allergy to
gabapentin
• after giving clonidine instead of the prescribed clonazepam after checking BP what
should the nurse do next -✓✓review adverse effects of clonidine
• which routine dx screen should be done for pt with chronic RA taking
hydroxychloroquine -✓✓eye exam
• anaphylaxis to antibiotic s/s -✓✓angioedema of face, oral cavity, larynx and airway
resulting in bronchospasm and decreased airflow
,• oral abulterol what to monitor -✓✓Tachycardia Albuterol is a beta2-agonist, which can
cause excessive stimulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle beta cells. Therefore, the
nurse should monitor the client for tachycardia and dysrhythmias.
• contraindication for sumatriptam -✓✓angina pectoris
sumatriptan is a vasoconstrictor that can cause angina
• contraindication for metformin -✓✓alcohol use disorder
• which med is a common cause of orthostatic hypotension -✓✓lasix
• amioderone -✓✓have liver enzyme testing periodically.
amioderone is liver toxic
report jaundice to HCP
• what lab do you monitor for heparin -✓✓PTT
• what lab is important to monitor with corticosteroid -✓✓glucose
• what adverse effect should be monitored with ipratropium inhaler -✓✓xerostomia - dry
mouth
• teaching for esomeprazole -✓✓take 60 mins before meal
• whaat do you assess before giving meperdine -✓✓respiratory rate
• nursing action when giving alteplase -✓✓monitor for change in LOC
• teaching for cromolyn for asthma -✓✓use med everyday even when you have no
symptoms
can be taken 3-4 times a day
also used 1 hour before exercise to reduce bronchospasm
• pt taking levodopa carbidopa has tremors and twitching what med should be given -
✓✓amantadine
• pt getting topotecan for ovarian cancer which med is given to control adverse effects of
topotecan -✓✓granisetron via transdermal patch
, antiemetic to control n/v
• heart rhythm for digoxin -✓✓second degree heart block
• adverse effect of atenolol -✓✓light headed
• med for hydromorphone toxicity -✓✓naloxone
• med for alcohol withdrawl -✓✓diazepam
• adverse effect of long term prednisone use -✓✓osteoporosis
• which lab does nurse monitor for -statins -✓✓ALT at risk for liver damage
• didanosine therapy use -✓✓HIV
• expected outcome of mannitol -✓✓improved UO
• Tamoxifen side effects -✓✓monitor calcium level at risk for hypercalcemia
monitor for pulmonary emboli
get routine eye exams
hot flashes
• therapeutic effect of somatropin -✓✓monitor height monthly
treats growth hormone deficiency
• haloperidol adverse effect -✓✓can expereicne EPS
parkinsonism
and muscle rigidity within 5 days of starting treatment for schizophrenia
• rifamin teaching -✓✓causes harmless red organge discoloration of feces, sputum tears
and sweat
• A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking hydrocodone with acetaminophen
tablets for pain. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? -✓✓Decreased respirations might occur
• A nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin 15/mg/kg PO every 12 hr to a child
who weighs 44 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? -✓✓300
