ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Questions and Answers) Pharmacology For Nursing Practice (Chamberlain University)

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Questions and Answers) Pharmacology For Nursing Practice (Chamberlain University) A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking furosemide (Lasix) for 3 days to treat heart failure. Which of the following findings indicate that the medication is effective? A. Reduced levels of HDL B. Potassium within the expected reference range C. Clear lung sounds C. Increased level of consciousness {Correct Ans: - B A client is questioning the nurse about why she is receiving frequent doses of IV antibiotics. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? A. It helps to maintain a steady drug level B. It helps to prevent the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria C. It decreases the risk of an allergic reaction D. It decreases the length of necessary treatment {Correct Ans: - B A female adult client is scheduled to start a prescription for azathioprine (Imuran) for active Rheumatoid Arthritis. The nurse should inform the client about the need for which of the following diagnostic tests prior medication? A. Erythro sedimentation rate B. Bone density scan C. Electrocardiogram D. PregnancyTest {Correct Ans: - A A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking ferrous sulfate for the past 2 months. Which of the following findings is expected? A. Increased energy B. Reduced frequency of coughing C. Increased vision D. Decreased inflammation {Correct Ans: - A A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for Metformin (Glucophage) twice daily. Which of the following lab results projects the expected outcome? A. Hemoglobin A1C6.4% B. Pre-meal plasma glucose135mg/dl C. Bedtime blood glucose 150mg/dl D. Systolic blood pressure 146 mmHg {Correct Ans: - A A nurse is teaching about IV betamethasone (Celestine Sol span) with a client who is at31 weeks of gestation and is in premature labor. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Prevents contractions of the uterus to avoid premature birth B. Promotes the production of surfactant in the fetal lung C. Decreases inflammation associated with an allergic reaction D. Suppresses the immune system to prevent fetal respiratory distress. {Correct Ans: - B A nurse is providing teaching to a client who had a total gastrectomy. The client has anew prescription for Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12). Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching? A. "I will have to take this medication for the rest of my life." B. "After I receive injections for a week, I will be able to switch to a pill." C. "I need to have my vitamin B12 levels measured once a month." D. "Increasing my intake of green, leafy vegetables will increase my vitamin B12 levels." {Correct Ans: - A