ATI Pharmacology Learning System Quiz Exam with Worked Answers

A Nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about meds. Nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have viral infection d/t risk of developing which of following adverse effects? - Reye's syndrome Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have a viral infection, such as chickenpox or influenza, due to the risk of developing Reye's syndrome. Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has CKF w/ AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of following therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa should nurse include in teaching? - Promotes RBC production Epoetin alfa stimulates erythropoiesis in the bone marrow to increase RBC production and reduce anemia. Anemia is common in clients who have chronic kidney failure, since erythropoietin is produced by the kidney. Nurse is caring for pt who has peptic ulcer disease and reports headache. Which of following meds should nurse plan to administer? - Acetaminophen Acetaminophen is an analgesic used for mild to moderate pain. It can be administered to a client who has peptic ulcer disease because it does not affect blood coagulation and does not increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Ibuprofen is an NSAID that is contraindicated for clients who have peptic ulcer disease because it can reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of gastrointestinal irritation and hemorrhage. Naproxen is an NSAID that is contraindicated for clients who have peptic ulcer disease because it can reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of gastrointestinal irritation and hemorrhage. Aspirin is an NSAID that is contraindicated for clients who have peptic ulcer disease because it can reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of gastrointestinal irritation and hemorrhage.