Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Final Practice
Questions (ATI/Test/Quiz) 100% Correct Answers
"generations" of cephalosporins: which statement by the student indicates
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-later generations of cephalosporins
have lower resistant to destruction by beta-lactamases
\a client with atrial fibrillation is receiving a continuous heparin infusion at 100
units/hour. The nurse determines that the client is receiving therapeutic effect
based on which results - ANSWER-aPTT time of 60
\A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of the clients. The nurse should contact
the provider about a potential contraindication to a medication for which of the
following clients? (Select all that apply?)
a). a client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an influenza immunization
b). a client who takes prednisone and has a possible fungal infections
c). a client who has chronic liver disease and is taking
hydrocodone/acetaminophen
d). a client who has peptic ulcer disease, takes sucralfate, and tells the nurse she
has started taking OTC aluminum hydroxide
e). a client who has a prosthetic heart valve, take warfarin, and reports a
suspected pregnancy - ANSWER-b,c,e
,\a nurse in a provider's office is instructing a parent of toddler how to
administer ear drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include? (select all that apply)
a. "place the child on his unaffected side when you are ready to administer the
med"
b. "warm the med by gently rolling it between your hands for a few minutes"
c. "gently shake med that is in suspension form"
d. " keep the child on his side for 5 min after instillation of the ear drops"
e. " tightly pack the ear with cotton after instillation of the ear drops" -
ANSWER-a,b,c,d
\a nurse in a provider's office is monitoring serum electrolytes for four older
adult clients who take digoxin. Which of the following electrolyte values
increases a client's risk for digoxin toxicity?
a. Ca+ 9.2 mg/dL
b. Ca+ 10.3 mg/dL
c. K 3.4 mEq/L
d. K 4.8 mEq/L - ANSWER-c
\a nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a client who is
pregnant and is at her first prenatal visit. Which of the following immunizations
may the nurse administer safely to the client
a. varicella vaccine
b. rubella vaccine
,c. inactivated influenza vaccine
d. measles vaccine - ANSWER-c
\a nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is receiving IV
nitroprusside for hypertensive crisis. The nurse should monitor the client for
which of the following adverse reactions to this med?
a. intestinal ileus
b. neutropenia
c. delirium
d. hyperthermia - ANSWER-c
\a nurse in an emergency department is peforming an admission assessment for
a client who has severe apririn toxicity. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
a. body temp 35 C
b. lung crackles
c. cool, dry skin
d. respiratory depression - ANSWER-d
\a nurse in an emergency unit is reviewing the medical record of a client who is
being evaluated for angle-closure glaucoma. which of the following findings are
indicative of this condition>
a. insidious onset of painless loss of vision
, b. gradual reduction in peripheral vision
c. severe pain around eyes
d. intraocular pressure 12 mm hg - ANSWER-c.
\a nurse in an outpatient facility is preparing to administer nafcillin IM to an
adult client who has an infection. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take? (sata)
a. select a 25 gauge, .5 in needle for the injection
b. administer the med deeply into the ventrogluteal muscle
c. ask the client about an allergy to penicillin before administering the med
d. monitor the client for 30 min following the injection
e. tell the client to expect a temporary rash to develop following the injection -
ANSWER-b,c,d
\a nurse in the operating room is caring for a client who received a dose of
succinylcholine. During the operation, the client suddenly develops rigidity, and
his body temperature begins to rise. The nurse should anticipate a prescription
for which of the following meds?
a. neostigmine
b. naloxone
c. dantrolene
d. vecuronium - ANSWER-c
Questions (ATI/Test/Quiz) 100% Correct Answers
"generations" of cephalosporins: which statement by the student indicates
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-later generations of cephalosporins
have lower resistant to destruction by beta-lactamases
\a client with atrial fibrillation is receiving a continuous heparin infusion at 100
units/hour. The nurse determines that the client is receiving therapeutic effect
based on which results - ANSWER-aPTT time of 60
\A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of the clients. The nurse should contact
the provider about a potential contraindication to a medication for which of the
following clients? (Select all that apply?)
a). a client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an influenza immunization
b). a client who takes prednisone and has a possible fungal infections
c). a client who has chronic liver disease and is taking
hydrocodone/acetaminophen
d). a client who has peptic ulcer disease, takes sucralfate, and tells the nurse she
has started taking OTC aluminum hydroxide
e). a client who has a prosthetic heart valve, take warfarin, and reports a
suspected pregnancy - ANSWER-b,c,e
,\a nurse in a provider's office is instructing a parent of toddler how to
administer ear drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include? (select all that apply)
a. "place the child on his unaffected side when you are ready to administer the
med"
b. "warm the med by gently rolling it between your hands for a few minutes"
c. "gently shake med that is in suspension form"
d. " keep the child on his side for 5 min after instillation of the ear drops"
e. " tightly pack the ear with cotton after instillation of the ear drops" -
ANSWER-a,b,c,d
\a nurse in a provider's office is monitoring serum electrolytes for four older
adult clients who take digoxin. Which of the following electrolyte values
increases a client's risk for digoxin toxicity?
a. Ca+ 9.2 mg/dL
b. Ca+ 10.3 mg/dL
c. K 3.4 mEq/L
d. K 4.8 mEq/L - ANSWER-c
\a nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a client who is
pregnant and is at her first prenatal visit. Which of the following immunizations
may the nurse administer safely to the client
a. varicella vaccine
b. rubella vaccine
,c. inactivated influenza vaccine
d. measles vaccine - ANSWER-c
\a nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is receiving IV
nitroprusside for hypertensive crisis. The nurse should monitor the client for
which of the following adverse reactions to this med?
a. intestinal ileus
b. neutropenia
c. delirium
d. hyperthermia - ANSWER-c
\a nurse in an emergency department is peforming an admission assessment for
a client who has severe apririn toxicity. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
a. body temp 35 C
b. lung crackles
c. cool, dry skin
d. respiratory depression - ANSWER-d
\a nurse in an emergency unit is reviewing the medical record of a client who is
being evaluated for angle-closure glaucoma. which of the following findings are
indicative of this condition>
a. insidious onset of painless loss of vision
, b. gradual reduction in peripheral vision
c. severe pain around eyes
d. intraocular pressure 12 mm hg - ANSWER-c.
\a nurse in an outpatient facility is preparing to administer nafcillin IM to an
adult client who has an infection. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take? (sata)
a. select a 25 gauge, .5 in needle for the injection
b. administer the med deeply into the ventrogluteal muscle
c. ask the client about an allergy to penicillin before administering the med
d. monitor the client for 30 min following the injection
e. tell the client to expect a temporary rash to develop following the injection -
ANSWER-b,c,d
\a nurse in the operating room is caring for a client who received a dose of
succinylcholine. During the operation, the client suddenly develops rigidity, and
his body temperature begins to rise. The nurse should anticipate a prescription
for which of the following meds?
a. neostigmine
b. naloxone
c. dantrolene
d. vecuronium - ANSWER-c
