ATI NURS 180 Pharmacology Final Proctored Exam

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, "That looks different from the pill I usually take." Which is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client following the insertion of a Nexplanon rod. Which priority instruction should the nurse provide this client?

The nurse is caring for a client with increased ocular pressure due to open-angle glaucoma. Which diuretic below is used specifically for open-angle glaucoma?

The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed pediatric client who reports soreness in his mouth and refuses to eat. Inspection of his mouth reveals a white, milky plaque that does not come off with rub

A client diagnosed with allergic rhinitis is prescribed an antihistamine to assist with symptoms. Which of the following medications below would be considered a second-generation antihistamine?

The nurse is preparing to administer promethazine (Phenergan) to a client who presents with acute vomiting. What information in the client's past medical history would alert the nurse to hold the medi

A client is experiencing a cholinergic crisis after being administered pyridostigmine IV. The nurse should administer which of the following reversal agents?

A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of sildenafil [Viagra] for erectile dysfunction. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for rifampin (Rifadin). The nurse should instruct the client that they should expect which of the follo

The nurse is caring for a client with swelling to the distal phalanges, first big toe, and 10/10 pain. Which medication below would be administered for this client's acute gout?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary eleme

The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a dry non-productive cough associated with an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following drugs is an alternative to ACE inhibitors?

The nurse is caring for a client receiving ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse will include which black box warning (BBW) in the discharge education?

A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving heparin. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which

A nurse is caring for a client receiving phenazopyridine (Azo) for urinary tract analgesia. Which of the following side effects is associated with phenazopyridine?

A client exposed to anthrax has presented to the healthcare setting. Which of the following medications below is the treatment for this biological exposure?

A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration has the most rapid onset for the client?

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia which has been treated with fluphenazine for several years. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as manifestations of tardive d

A client presents to the clinic with intense itching at night and is diagnosed with pinworms. The nurse anticipates the client would be placed on which medication to treat this condition?

A client suffering from depression presents to the healthcare setting for pharmacologic treatment. Which of the following medications would be considered the first-line treatment for depression?

A client with hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia is prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). Which of the following statements below would the nurse emphasize regarding doxazosin (Cardura)?

A client recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease is having education reinforced by the nurse. Which of the following medications would the nurse include in the client's education?

A nurse is caring for a client receiving febuxostat for long-term treatment of gout. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse closely monitor for?

A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?

A client arrives at the healthcare setting currently taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) daily. Which assessment finding associated with atorvastatin (Lipitor) would need immediate reporting to the healthca