Pharmacology ATI Learning System Quiz

Nure is providing teaching to newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide. Nurse should include in teaching that which of following conditions is contraindicated to this med? - Intestinal obstruction Metoclopramide reduces nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility and promoting gastric emptying. It is contraindicated for a client who has an intestinal obstruction or perforation. Nurse is administering subq epinephrine for pt who is experiencing anaphylaxis. Nurse should monitor pt for which of following adverse effects? - Tachycardia Adverse effects of epinephrine, an adrenergic agonist, can include tachycardia and dysrhythmias as the result of cardiac stimulation. Nurse is administering subq heparin to pt who is at risk for DVT. Which of following actions should nurse take? - Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. The heparin should be administered into the client's abdomen. The nurse should administer heparin using a 25-gauge or smaller needle to decrease the risk of hemorrhage. Nurse is assessing pt who has new prescription for chlorpromazine to Tx schizophrenia. Pt has mask-like facial expression and is experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of following meds should nurse anticipate administering? - Amantadine The client is experiencing parkinsonism, which is an adverse effect of the antipsychotic medication chlorpromazine. Amantadine is an antiparkinsonian medication used to treat the extrapyramidal manifestations that can occur with chlorpromazine therapy