- | Page
RN VATI Pharmacology 2019 Questions and Answers Graded A+
Question : A nurse is caring for a client who ingested a toxic
amount of acetaminophen 36 hr ago. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor? Select all that apply
- elevated troponin level
- diaphoresis
- hyperglycemia
- abdominal discomfort
- increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level
CORRECT ANSWER : b. Diaphoresis
- Abdominal discomfort
- Increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level
Question : An antidote for acetaminophen overdose, converting
the toxic metabolite to a nontoxic form.
CORRECT ANSWER : Acetylcysteine
Question : A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription
for oral albuterol for the long-term management of asthma. For
- | Page
which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
- Nystagmus
- Tachycardia
- Drowsiness
- Oral fungal infections
CORRECT ANSWER : b. Tachycardia/dysrhythmias
Question : A nurse is planning care for a client who has asthma
and a prescription for methylprednisolone. Which of the following lab values should the nurse monitor?
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
- Fibrin split products
- BUN
- Glucose
CORRECT ANSWER : d. Glucose
Question : A nurse planning care for a client who has a
prescription for acetazolamide. Which of the following findings should the nurse plan to monitor for as an adverse effect of this medication?
- | Page
- Bronchospasm
- Constipation
- Diplopia
- Electrolyte imbalance
CORRECT ANSWER : d. Electrolyte imbalance
Question : A nurse is caring for a client who reports an increase
in migraine headaches over the past 2 weeks and asks if sumatriptan might be helpful. Which of the following conditions from the client's medical history should the nurse recognize as a contraindication for this medication?
- Gastrointestinal reflux
- Angina pectoris
- Routine acetylsalicylic acid use
- Eczema
CORRECT ANSWER : b. Angina pectoris - report swelling of
eyelids and lips as it may indicate an allergic reaction.
Question : A nurse on a telemetry unit is caring for a client who
has a new prescription for digoxin. The nurse should identify
- | Page
that which of the following cardiac rhythms is a contraindication for administration of the medication?
- Atrial flutter
- Second-degree heart block
- Atrial fibrillation
- Narrow QRS complexes
CORRECT ANSWER : b. Second-degree heart block
Question : antidote of Digoxin for severe toxicity by binding to
digoxin and blocking its action.
CORRECT ANSWER : Digoxin immune FAb or Fab antibody
fragments
Question : A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative
following orthopedic surgery and receiving IV ketorolac. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
- Dry mouth
- Oliguria
- Nausea
- Altered taste