ATI Learning System RN Pharmacology
Quiz 2022 Graded A+
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to administer alendronate 40 mg PO for an older
adult client who has Paget's disease of the bone. Which of the following actions should
be the nurse's priority? Correct answer- Ambulate the client to a chair prior to
administering the medication
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem at bedtime
to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following
adverse effects? Correct answer- Dizziness
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat
schizophrenia. The client has a mask-like facial expression and is experiencing
involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the
nurse anticipate administering? Correct answer- Amantadine
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse
should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following
conditions? Correct answer- Migraine headaches
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? Correct
answer- Acetaminophen
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has asthma and a new
prescription for a cromolyn sodium metered dose inhaler. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicates the need for further teaching? Correct answer- "I will
give my child a dose as soon as wheezing starts."
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and cold
intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level and a
decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of
the following medications? Correct answer- Levothyroxine
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription
for valproic acid. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to
monitor? (Select all that apply) Correct answer- 1. PTT
2. Asparate aminotransferase (AST)
3. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Quiz 2022 Graded A+
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to administer alendronate 40 mg PO for an older
adult client who has Paget's disease of the bone. Which of the following actions should
be the nurse's priority? Correct answer- Ambulate the client to a chair prior to
administering the medication
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem at bedtime
to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following
adverse effects? Correct answer- Dizziness
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat
schizophrenia. The client has a mask-like facial expression and is experiencing
involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the
nurse anticipate administering? Correct answer- Amantadine
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse
should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following
conditions? Correct answer- Migraine headaches
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? Correct
answer- Acetaminophen
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has asthma and a new
prescription for a cromolyn sodium metered dose inhaler. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicates the need for further teaching? Correct answer- "I will
give my child a dose as soon as wheezing starts."
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and cold
intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level and a
decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of
the following medications? Correct answer- Levothyroxine
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription
for valproic acid. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to
monitor? (Select all that apply) Correct answer- 1. PTT
2. Asparate aminotransferase (AST)
3. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
