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Question 1
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received ampicillin IM. The client reports a rash and tells
the nurse. “I feel bumps in my mouth.” Which of the following findings indicates the client is
experiencing an allergic reaction?
Ringing of the ears
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to administer 17,000 units heparin subcutaneously. Available is heparin 20,000
units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.
Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
0.17 mL subcutaneously
Question 3
A nurse is collecting data from a parent of a toddler prior to administering several immunization. The
parent tells the nurse that the toddler had swelling, redness, and pain at the injection site the last
time she received an immunization and thinks she might be allergic to the vaccine. Which of the
following is the appropriate response
A reaction at the injection site is common and does not mean that she cannot receive her
immunization.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an oral solution of codeine to supress a non-productive
cough. Which of the following is the nurse’s data collection priority following the administration of
this medication.
Respiratory rate
Question 5
A nurse in a clinic receives a telephone call from a client who has tuberculosis and was prescribed
rifampin 3 days ago. The client reports, “My saliva and tears are red. What should I do?” Which of
the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
This is an expected adverse effect of the medication
Question 6
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for
dantrolene. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the instructions?
I know that I’ll have to get the blood tests to make sure my liver is okay.
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is receiving lithium carbonate. The nurse
should plan to monitor which of the following laboratory values?
BUN
Question 8
PN Pharmacology 2020 Ati
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Question 1
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received ampicillin IM. The client reports a rash and tells
the nurse. “I feel bumps in my mouth.” Which of the following findings indicates the client is
experiencing an allergic reaction?
Ringing of the ears
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to administer 17,000 units heparin subcutaneously. Available is heparin 20,000
units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.
Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
0.17 mL subcutaneously
Question 3
A nurse is collecting data from a parent of a toddler prior to administering several immunization. The
parent tells the nurse that the toddler had swelling, redness, and pain at the injection site the last
time she received an immunization and thinks she might be allergic to the vaccine. Which of the
following is the appropriate response
A reaction at the injection site is common and does not mean that she cannot receive her
immunization.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an oral solution of codeine to supress a non-productive
cough. Which of the following is the nurse’s data collection priority following the administration of
this medication.
Respiratory rate
Question 5
A nurse in a clinic receives a telephone call from a client who has tuberculosis and was prescribed
rifampin 3 days ago. The client reports, “My saliva and tears are red. What should I do?” Which of
the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
This is an expected adverse effect of the medication
Question 6
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for
dantrolene. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the instructions?
I know that I’ll have to get the blood tests to make sure my liver is okay.
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is receiving lithium carbonate. The nurse
should plan to monitor which of the following laboratory values?
BUN
Question 8
