ati pharmacology practice assessment A exam questions and verified correct answers

a nurse is instructing a client on the application of nitroglycerin transdermal patches. which of the following statements by the client indiciates an understanding of the teaching - correct answer I will take the patch off right after my evening meal a nurse receives a verbal order from the provider to administer morphine 5 mg every 4 hours subQ for sever pain as needed. the nurse should identify which of the following entries as the correct format doe the medications administration record (MAR) - correct answer morphine 5 mg subcut every 4 hr PRN severe pain a nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetazolamide for chronic open-angle glaucoma. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report? - correct answer tingling fingers A nurse administers a dose of metformin to client instead of the prescribed dose of metoclopramide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer check the client's blood glucose A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is taking oral morphine and docusate sodium. The nurse should instruct the client that taking the docusate sodium daily can minimize which of the following adverse effects of morphine. - correct answer constipation A nurse is assessing a client's vital signs prior to the adminstration of PO digoxin. The client's BP is 144/86 mmHG, heart rate 55/min and respiratory rate is 20/min. The nurse should withhold the medication and contact the provider for which of the following findings? - correct answer heart rate A nurse is caring for a client who received 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L over 4 hr instead of over 8 hr as prescribed. Which of the following information should the nurse enter as a complete documentation of the incident? - correct answer 0.9% sodium chloride 1L IV infused over 4 hr. Vital signs stable, provider notified