PN VATI Pharmacology Questions And Answers 2024

A client admitted with an acute exacerbation of asthma has been prescribed methylprednisolone sodium succinate IV. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? a. Oral temperature of 100.5 F◦ b. Increased hunger c. Blood glucose 120 mg/dL d. Mild wheezing - correct answer--a. Oral temperature of 100.5 F◦ Correct. Infection is a potential adverse of glucocorticoids. The nurse should monitor this client for signs of infection such as fever and sore throat and report immediately if they occur. A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder and prescribed lithium carbonate is being discharged from the hospital. Which of the following medication prescriptions should the nurse should question? a. Captopril 25 mg by mouth bid b. Valproic acid 250 mg by mouth tid c. Ranitidine 150 mg by mouth daily d. Furosemide 20 mg by mouth bid - correct answer--d. Furosemide 20 mg by mouth bid The furosemide prescription should be questioned. Lithium ingestion predisposes the client to sodium loss which increase the risk of rapidly elevating level of lithium. Diuretics would exacerbate sodium loss and predispose the client to lithium toxicity. A client diagnosed with depression has been prescribed fluoxetine. Which of the following information should the nurse emphasize? a. Take the medication in the morning b. Take the medication at bedtime c. Maintain an adequate fluid and sodium balance d. Avoid foods high in tyramine - correct answer--a. Take the medication in the morning Take the medication in the morning, as insomnia is a side effect of SSRIs. A client diagnosed with preterm labor has been prescribed nifedipine. The client asks the nurse why this particular medication has been prescribed. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct? a. To lower your blood pressure b. To promote development of your baby's lungs c. To decrease the intensity of your pain