VATI RN Pharmacology Questions and
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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
Answers | Complete Solutions | A+
Verified
• 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
