ATI LPN NURS 113 Pharmocology Proctored Exam

The physician has ordered an IV infusion of 1000 mL DSW 45% normal saline (NS) to be administered over 8 hours. Tubing drop factor is 10 gtts/ml. How many gtts/min will the nurse administer? (Round an

The nurse is preparing to administer the following medications. Which medication should the nurse question administering?

The physician has ordered 1 amp of sodium bicarbonate to be added to the client's IV fluids. The parents of the client want to know what this drug is used for. The student nurse tells the parents that

A client is receiving oral calcium supplements. Which additional vitamin would the nurse encourage the client to consume to enhance absorption of calcium from the the GI tract?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the onset and peak time of regular insulin when administered subcutaneously?

The 28-year-old female client with chronic reactive airway disease is taking montelukast sodium (Singulair). Which statement by the client indicates the client teaching is effective?

While a patient is receiving antilipemic therapy, the nurse knows to monitor the patient closely for the development of which problem?

The client taking NPH insulin at 0800 reports feeling anxious and shaky in the mid-afternoon. Which intervention is best for the nurse to initiate?

Prior to hanging an IV containing potassium, the nurse will confirm that there is:

The nurse is caring for the client taking atorvastatin. The nurse should assess for which adverse effects?

A nurse is preparing to administer insulin lispro to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

The patient received a preoperative dose of lorazepam (Ativan) 20 minutes ago. The safety precaution the nurse should take in regard to this drug is to:

A client is being discharged from the hospital and will be taking oral potassium chloride. The nurse should teach the client to take this medication

A nurse is caring for a young adult client whose serum calcium is 8.5 mg/dL. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?

A client with osteoarthritis is receiving ibuprofen for pain. Which instruction should the nurse give to a client taking nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID's)

A patient who has been anticoagulated with heparin for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has developed a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. The nurse anticipates that the patient will receive which antidote?

A client has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The provider prescribes a proton pump inhibitor. About what medication should the nurse anticipate teaching the client?

A patient develops an irregular heart rate, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea after a parathyroidectomy. Which emergency medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

What will the nurse teach the child with cystic fibrosis to take in order to facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients?

Intramuscular glucagon is administered to an unresponsive patient for treatment of hypoglycemia. Which action should the nurse take after the patient regains consciousness?

A postoperative client has respiratory depression after receiving midazolam (Versed) for sedation. Which IV-push medication does the nurse prepare to administer?

A nurse is teaching a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? (Select 3 answers that apply)

Bismuth subsalicylate, clarithromycin, and metronidazole are prescribed for a child with a peptic ulcer to

The nurse administering potassium iodine for the treatment of goiter will:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for famotidine (Pepcid). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding?