ATI Pharmacology
1. An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by:
providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals.
2. Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is the rationale?
Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same time.
3. Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it:
can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost always fatal.
4. The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is:
narcan.
5. The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is:
thromboembolism.
6. When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect:
higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
7. Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
8. The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the osmotic diuretic
mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early adverse effect of mannitol?
Bounding pulse
9. Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers:
are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
10. A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a prescription for
meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug? One hour before the flight
11. Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is allergic to
penicillin. Why is this important to assess?
A client who is allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to cephalosporins.
12. The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children?
Tetracyclines
13. In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections. Which drug should be
readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic reaction? Epinephrine
, 14. Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both:
decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water.
15. Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects of declined
plasma albumin levels in older adults?
"There is an increased risk for adverse effects."
16. To prevent oral fungal infections, the nurse should instruct the client who uses a
beclomethasone inhaler to take which action?
Rinse the mouth after each use.
17. A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birth control pills. She calls
the clinic and relates that she missed her medication yesterday. Which instructions will the
nurse give?
"Take two pills today then continue on a daily basis."
18. The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to:
facilitate mucus expectoration.
19. Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated with which class of anti-
hypertensive drugs?
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
20. The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of which condition?
Protracted muscle spasticity
21. Oral diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine, has been prescribed for a client who has anxiety
and muscle spasms. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for the care of this client?
Assess for incoordination and daytime drowsiness.
22. The nurse practitioner prescribed anhydrous theophylline (Theo-Dur) for the client with
chronic bronchitis. With which disorder would the nurse practitioner reconsider the use of this
medication?
Hypertension
23. When a client is receiving intravenous fluid with supplementary potassium chloride, it is
especially important for the nurse to monitor for which potential adverse effect? Cardiac
dsyrhythmias
24. Which adverse effect is common for a client being treated with the antidepressant
fluoxetine (Prozac)?
Sexual dysfunction
1. An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by:
providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals.
2. Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is the rationale?
Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same time.
3. Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it:
can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost always fatal.
4. The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is:
narcan.
5. The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is:
thromboembolism.
6. When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect:
higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
7. Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
8. The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the osmotic diuretic
mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early adverse effect of mannitol?
Bounding pulse
9. Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers:
are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
10. A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a prescription for
meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug? One hour before the flight
11. Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is allergic to
penicillin. Why is this important to assess?
A client who is allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to cephalosporins.
12. The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children?
Tetracyclines
13. In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections. Which drug should be
readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic reaction? Epinephrine
, 14. Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both:
decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water.
15. Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects of declined
plasma albumin levels in older adults?
"There is an increased risk for adverse effects."
16. To prevent oral fungal infections, the nurse should instruct the client who uses a
beclomethasone inhaler to take which action?
Rinse the mouth after each use.
17. A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birth control pills. She calls
the clinic and relates that she missed her medication yesterday. Which instructions will the
nurse give?
"Take two pills today then continue on a daily basis."
18. The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to:
facilitate mucus expectoration.
19. Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated with which class of anti-
hypertensive drugs?
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
20. The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of which condition?
Protracted muscle spasticity
21. Oral diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine, has been prescribed for a client who has anxiety
and muscle spasms. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for the care of this client?
Assess for incoordination and daytime drowsiness.
22. The nurse practitioner prescribed anhydrous theophylline (Theo-Dur) for the client with
chronic bronchitis. With which disorder would the nurse practitioner reconsider the use of this
medication?
Hypertension
23. When a client is receiving intravenous fluid with supplementary potassium chloride, it is
especially important for the nurse to monitor for which potential adverse effect? Cardiac
dsyrhythmias
24. Which adverse effect is common for a client being treated with the antidepressant
fluoxetine (Prozac)?
Sexual dysfunction
