Pharmacology Ati Learning System Quiz/ati Learning System Rn Pharmacology Quiz (Latest 2024/2025) Quizzes With Verified Answers

A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 4mg/kg/day PO divided into 2 equal doses daily to a toddler who weighs 22 lb. How may mg should the nurse administer per dose? {Ans: 20 mg}A nurse is administering subcutaneous epinephrine for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? A. Hypotension B. Hyperthermia C. Hypoglycemia D. Tachycardia {Ans: D. (R) Adverse effects of epinephrine, an adrenergic agonist, can include tachycardia and dysrhythmias as the result of cardiac stimulation. Can cause hypertension, hyperthermia, hyperglycemia}A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who a prescription for gemfibrozil. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed to monitor which of the following laboratory tests. A. Platelet count B. Electrolyte levels C. Thyroid function D. Liver function {Ans: Correct: D (R) Gemfibrozil reduces triglycerides by decreasing the liver's uptake of fatty acids. It can cause liver toxicity; therefore, the nurse should monitor the client's liver function.}A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enalapril. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?