Proctored Pharmacology ATI

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Question 1 of 5

A client has a new prescription for Hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that can lead to hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion. Instructing the client to increase their intake of potassium-rich foods helps prevent electrolyte imbalances and supports overall health.

Question 2 of 5

What is the correct definition of drug absorption?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct definition of drug absorption is the movement of a drug from the site of administration into various tissues of the body. It is the process by which a drug is taken up and enters the systemic circulation.

Question 3 of 5

A client has been prescribed Nitroglycerin patches for angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include during discharge teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nitroglycerin patches should be removed for 12 hours each day to prevent the development of tolerance. This nitrate-free interval ensures the medication remains effective in managing angina.

Question 4 of 5

A client has a new prescription for Hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that can lead to hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion. Instructing the client to increase their intake of potassium-rich foods helps prevent electrolyte imbalances and supports overall health.

Question 5 of 5

A client in a coronary care unit is being admitted after CPR post cardiac arrest. The client is receiving IV lidocaine at 2 mg/min. When the client asks the nurse why he is receiving that medication, the nurse should explain that it has which of the following actions?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lidocaine is administered to prevent dysrhythmias by delaying conduction in the heart and reducing the automaticity of heart tissue. This action helps stabilize the heart's electrical activity and prevent life-threatening arrhythmias post-cardiac arrest.

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