Pharmacology Assignment Exam # 3

A client who is admitted fora bradycardia receives a prescription for atropine. Which client information should the practical nurse report to the healthcare provider? {Ans: Chronic constipation and diverticulosis}A female client tells the practical nurse (PN) tat she started taking an over-the-counter herbal supplement, St. John's wort (Hypericum perforated), last week. Which question should the PN ask the client? {Ans: "Have you felt sad or depressed lately"?}The practical Nurse (PN) is administering medications to several clients. Which client statement indicates the additional action should be taken by the PN? {Ans: While on fluoroacil (5-FU) chemotherapy, the client reports tarry, loose stools}For the past 3 months, a client has taken prednisone (Deltasone) 40 mg PO daily. What information is most ikmportantfor the practical nurse (PN) to reinforce with the client about this medication? {Ans: Do not abruptly stop the me medication}An older client with a broken humerus received an IV dose of morphine in the emergent care center. Thirty minutes later, the client complained of feeling lightheaded and vomits once. The practical nurse (PN) underestands which process is most likely the cause for these symptoms? {Ans: A side-effect}which medication prescription should the practical nurse administer for