ATI Pharmacology Assessment 2019.

ATI Pharmacology Assessment 2019. This is a complete and an all-inclusive guide to ATI Pharmacology Assessment. A nurse is caring for a client prescribed montelukast. Which of the following should the nurse include in teaching related to this medication? Select one: a. Advise client to take the medication once daily at bedtime. Clients should take montelukast once daily at bedtime. b. If the client forgets to take the medication for a few days he can double up on doses to catch up. c. Avoid dairy products while taking this medication. d. This medication is for acute management of asthma A nurse is caring for a client prescribed ferrous sulfate for the treatment of anemia. Which of the following instructions should be included in client teaching about this medication? Select one: a. Take the medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption. The nurse should instruct the clients to take iron on an empty stomach, such as 1 hr before meals to maximize absorption. Stomach acid increases absorption. If GI adverse effects occur, the client can take with food to increase adherence to therapy even though absorption is also decreased. b. Take prescribed antacids at the same time as this medication. c. Decrease dietary fiber intake while taking this medication. d. Notify your provider if your stool becomes dark green. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe? 42 Units Each order of for units of insulin is combined in the same syringe. The nurse should withdraw the regular insulin into the syringe first. A nurse is caring for a client receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which of the following interventions should the nurse take while caring for this client? Select one: a. Increase client's 4-hr limit as needed. b. Encourage the client to use the PCA before dressing changes. The nurse should encourage the client to use the PCA prophylactically prior to activities that are likely to augment pain levels. c. Advise the client to use the pump sparingly to prevent addiction. d. Encourage the client's family to administer PCA while client is sleeping. A nurse is reviewing the medication class, benzodiazepines. The nurse would use caution when administering benzodiazepines to which of the below clients? Select one: a. A client with insomnia. b. A client with renal failure. c. A client with hypertension. d. A client with glaucoma. Correct – benzodiazepines can increase intraocular pressure due to the pupil-dilating effects of the Medication. A client has been prescribed lisinopril. Which of the following medication interactions should the nurse instruct this client about? Select one: a. Escitalopram b. Potassium supplements Correct. Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics increase the risk of hyperkalemia in clients taking ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril. Clients should only take potassium supplements if prescribed by the provider. Clients should also avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium