ATI VIRTUAL- PHARM ASSESSMENT EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM
Diclofenac is an NSAID, how should it be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER -
with food or milk (gastric irritation)
should take with antacid to minimize irritation
Gastric ulcer taking esomeprazole, what information in teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER - take med 60min before meals
food affects absorption of this med
Furosemide teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER - -eat foods high in potassium
-report hearing loss (*ototoxic* drug)
-rise slowly from sitting/lying position
-take early to prevent nocturia
-check wt daily
Methylprednisolone (corticosteroid)- what lab values to monitor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - glucose
decreases uptake=^circulating BG
,Epoetin alfa- what lab tests to determine effectiveness? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -hemoglobin (should not be higher than 10mg/dL= stroke, HF, MI,
HTN)
-iron (in the hemoglobin)
Heparin continous IV for venous thrombosis- what lab value to titrate dose? -
CORRECT ANSWER - aPTT q4-6hrs, then daily when at desired range
What lab values for warfarin therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - INR
TB and taking rifampin, what statement indicates understanding? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "I shouldn't wear my soft contact lenses, because they will become
discolored"
-This medication causes *red-orange discoloration* of feces, sputum, tears and
sweat.
-take on empty stomach w/8oz of water
-*nephrotoxic drug*
Gout and prescription for allopurinol, which statement to explain how
medication helps relive manifestations? - CORRECT ANSWER - "it decreases
the production of uric acid"
this improves joint function
-^daily fluid intake to 2L to reduce risk of renal injury
, Prescription for acyclovir X3 daily, what nurse action? - CORRECT
ANSWER - assess for increase in creatinine
-can cause reversible nephrotoxicity
-monitor BUN & creatinine lvls
-encourage ^fluid intake during and after infusion
Taking warfarin following orthopedic surgery- what lab to report to provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER - INR 5.2
(INR 2.0-3.0)
>5= critical value
Acetazolamide, what findings is an adverse effect? - CORRECT ANSWER -
electrolyte imbalance
-promotes real excretion of sodium and potassium
Psuedoephedrine orally for allergic rhinitis, assess for what adverse effect? -
CORRECT ANSWER - HTN
-causes vasoconstriction
Spironolactone, what adverse effects to include in teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER - muscle weakness
-indicates hyperkalemia (adverse effect of potassium-sparing diuretics)
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM
Diclofenac is an NSAID, how should it be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER -
with food or milk (gastric irritation)
should take with antacid to minimize irritation
Gastric ulcer taking esomeprazole, what information in teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER - take med 60min before meals
food affects absorption of this med
Furosemide teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER - -eat foods high in potassium
-report hearing loss (*ototoxic* drug)
-rise slowly from sitting/lying position
-take early to prevent nocturia
-check wt daily
Methylprednisolone (corticosteroid)- what lab values to monitor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - glucose
decreases uptake=^circulating BG
,Epoetin alfa- what lab tests to determine effectiveness? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -hemoglobin (should not be higher than 10mg/dL= stroke, HF, MI,
HTN)
-iron (in the hemoglobin)
Heparin continous IV for venous thrombosis- what lab value to titrate dose? -
CORRECT ANSWER - aPTT q4-6hrs, then daily when at desired range
What lab values for warfarin therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - INR
TB and taking rifampin, what statement indicates understanding? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "I shouldn't wear my soft contact lenses, because they will become
discolored"
-This medication causes *red-orange discoloration* of feces, sputum, tears and
sweat.
-take on empty stomach w/8oz of water
-*nephrotoxic drug*
Gout and prescription for allopurinol, which statement to explain how
medication helps relive manifestations? - CORRECT ANSWER - "it decreases
the production of uric acid"
this improves joint function
-^daily fluid intake to 2L to reduce risk of renal injury
, Prescription for acyclovir X3 daily, what nurse action? - CORRECT
ANSWER - assess for increase in creatinine
-can cause reversible nephrotoxicity
-monitor BUN & creatinine lvls
-encourage ^fluid intake during and after infusion
Taking warfarin following orthopedic surgery- what lab to report to provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER - INR 5.2
(INR 2.0-3.0)
>5= critical value
Acetazolamide, what findings is an adverse effect? - CORRECT ANSWER -
electrolyte imbalance
-promotes real excretion of sodium and potassium
Psuedoephedrine orally for allergic rhinitis, assess for what adverse effect? -
CORRECT ANSWER - HTN
-causes vasoconstriction
Spironolactone, what adverse effects to include in teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER - muscle weakness
-indicates hyperkalemia (adverse effect of potassium-sparing diuretics)
