ATI RN CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY LATEST STUDY GUIDE

ATI RN CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY LATEST STUDY GUIDE What class of medication is amitriptyline and why is this medication used as an adjuvant medication for pain? A nurse is caring for a client prescribed the inhaled glucocorticoid beclomethasone (QVAR) for the treatment of asthma. What is a potential adverse effect of this medication and what are two (2) teaching points to discuss to address these adverse effects? A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin to a client. What are three (3) contraindications/precautions for this medication? A nurse is administering vancomycin to a client who develops infusion reaction (red man syndrome). What action by the nurse could have prevented this reaction? A client has been prescribed niacin. What is this medication used for and what are three (3) adverse effects of this medication? A client has been prescribed intranasal calcitonin (Miacalcin) for the treatment of osteoporosis. What client education should be provided by the nurse to prevent nasal dryness and irritation? A client has been prescribed leuprolide (Lupron) for the treatment of prostate cancer. What are three (3) potential adverse effects of leuprolide and nursing interventions/client education related to these effects? A client with diabetes mellitus whose blood glucose levels are well controlled with current oral therapy asks the nurse when he may require insulin. What information should the nurse provide? A client receiving methyldopa (Aldomet) for blood pressure control. List three (3) adverse effects of this medication. A client is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) for hypertension. List three (3) expected pharmacological actions of metoprolol (Lopressor)? A critical care client in need of adenosine (Adenocard). What is the indication of this medication and how is this medication administered? A client asks the nurse why she is prescribed bethanechol (Urecholine). What therapeutic effect and indication for the client can the nurse identify this medication therapy? A client has been prescribed sumatriptan (Imitrex) for the treatment of migraines. What are three (3) contraindications to this medication? A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B to a client. What are three (3) potential adverse effects of this medication and associated nursing interventions to prevent and address these reactions? A nurse is preparing to administer codeine cough syrup to a client. What are three (3) contraindications for this medication? CONTINUED....................DOWNLOAD FOR BEST REVISION AND SCORES