ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab) 5 mg. It is
available in 7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the ANSWER to the nearest whole number.) - ANSWER 10 mL
A nurse is to administer a rectal suppository to a client. The nurse should instruct the
client to lie in which of the following position's while in bed? - ANSWER Sim's position
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed
aspirin (Ecotrin) PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to
make it easier to swallow. The nurse's response should be, "Crushing the pill -
ANSWER might cause you to have a stomachache or indigestion."
A client tells the nurse she took a dose of dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) before coming
to the health care clinic. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the
client reports relief of - ANSWER nausea
A nurse is caring for a client who reports daily use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to
manage mild knee pain. Which of the following statements by the client should be of
most concern to the nurse? - ANSWER "I take three or four Vicodin ES tablets a day
for severe knee and joint pain."
A nurse is instructing a hospitalized client who has asthma about how to use an
albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. The nurse should recognize that the client understands how
to use the inhaler when the client demonstrates by - ANSWER holding a breath for 10
seconds after inhaling the medication.
A hospice nurse makes weekly visits to a client who has terminal cancer. For several
weeks, the client has been taking morphine sulfate for pain relief. At today's visit, the
client reports to the nurse that the usual dose of morphine does not seem to be working.
The nurse should understand that the most likely explanation is that the client has -
ANSWER developed a tolerance to the medication.
A nurse is talking with a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse
, should explain that this type of medication treats coughs because of which of the
following actions? - ANSWER Stimulates secretions
A nurse observes a parent of an infant administer a prescribed oral medication. Which
of the following actions by the parent indicates a need for further instruction? -
ANSWER Positions infant in a supine position
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to start
taking theophylline (Theo-24). The nurse should tell the client that this medication might
cause which of the following adverse effects? - ANSWER Tachycardia
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking allopurinol (Zyloprim) to treat
gout. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands how to
take this medication? - ANSWER "I need to drink at least 3 quarts of water a day."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has a new
prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid
which of the following herbal supplements? - ANSWER Soy isoflavones
A nurse is caring for a child in status asthmaticus. Which of the following is the priority
action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER Administer a short-acting ß2 -agonist.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the following
medications is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER - Furosemide (Lasix)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
A nurse is caring for a client who has been on levothyroxine (Synthroid) for several
months. If the dose of this medication has been adequate, the nurse should expect to
see a decrease in the - ANSWER thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
A provider prescribes a transfusion of one unit of packed RBC for a client who has a low
hemoglobin level. The provider also prescribes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for
administration before the transfusion to prevent - ANSWER urticaria.
A nurse is teaching a client who takes pain medication and was recently prescribed
docusate sodium (Colace). Which of the following statements indicates the client
understands the information? - ANSWER "I am to have 1 to 2 soft stools each day."
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab) 5 mg. It is
available in 7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the ANSWER to the nearest whole number.) - ANSWER 10 mL
A nurse is to administer a rectal suppository to a client. The nurse should instruct the
client to lie in which of the following position's while in bed? - ANSWER Sim's position
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed
aspirin (Ecotrin) PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to
make it easier to swallow. The nurse's response should be, "Crushing the pill -
ANSWER might cause you to have a stomachache or indigestion."
A client tells the nurse she took a dose of dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) before coming
to the health care clinic. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the
client reports relief of - ANSWER nausea
A nurse is caring for a client who reports daily use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to
manage mild knee pain. Which of the following statements by the client should be of
most concern to the nurse? - ANSWER "I take three or four Vicodin ES tablets a day
for severe knee and joint pain."
A nurse is instructing a hospitalized client who has asthma about how to use an
albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. The nurse should recognize that the client understands how
to use the inhaler when the client demonstrates by - ANSWER holding a breath for 10
seconds after inhaling the medication.
A hospice nurse makes weekly visits to a client who has terminal cancer. For several
weeks, the client has been taking morphine sulfate for pain relief. At today's visit, the
client reports to the nurse that the usual dose of morphine does not seem to be working.
The nurse should understand that the most likely explanation is that the client has -
ANSWER developed a tolerance to the medication.
A nurse is talking with a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse
, should explain that this type of medication treats coughs because of which of the
following actions? - ANSWER Stimulates secretions
A nurse observes a parent of an infant administer a prescribed oral medication. Which
of the following actions by the parent indicates a need for further instruction? -
ANSWER Positions infant in a supine position
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to start
taking theophylline (Theo-24). The nurse should tell the client that this medication might
cause which of the following adverse effects? - ANSWER Tachycardia
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking allopurinol (Zyloprim) to treat
gout. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands how to
take this medication? - ANSWER "I need to drink at least 3 quarts of water a day."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has a new
prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid
which of the following herbal supplements? - ANSWER Soy isoflavones
A nurse is caring for a child in status asthmaticus. Which of the following is the priority
action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER Administer a short-acting ß2 -agonist.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the following
medications is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER - Furosemide (Lasix)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
A nurse is caring for a client who has been on levothyroxine (Synthroid) for several
months. If the dose of this medication has been adequate, the nurse should expect to
see a decrease in the - ANSWER thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
A provider prescribes a transfusion of one unit of packed RBC for a client who has a low
hemoglobin level. The provider also prescribes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for
administration before the transfusion to prevent - ANSWER urticaria.
A nurse is teaching a client who takes pain medication and was recently prescribed
docusate sodium (Colace). Which of the following statements indicates the client
understands the information? - ANSWER "I am to have 1 to 2 soft stools each day."
