Practice Question
A laxative has been ordered for a client. The nurse checks the client's medical history and would be concerned if which condition is present?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Abdominal pain of unknown origin
Rationale:
Laxatives can worsen undiagnosed abdominal conditions such as appendicitis or bowel obstruction.
Using them without a confirmed diagnosis is dangerous.
Chronic constipation or liver issues are not absolute contraindications.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology Final Exam I which contains 93 questions.
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The nurse recognizes that adrenergic drugs cause relaxation of the bronchi and bronchodilation by stimulating which type of receptors?
Answer Choices:
A. Alpha I adrenergic
B. Beta2 adrenergic
C. Beta adrenergic
D. Dopaminergic
A client tells the nurse that he is having nausea and decreased appetite during drug therapy with a tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement is the nurse's best advice to the client?
Answer Choices:
A. "Take each dose with a glass of milk."
B. "Drink a full glass of water with each dose."
C. "Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt.
D. "Take an antacid with each dose as needed."
An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a client in cardiogenic shock. The nurse will note that this drug has had its primary intended effect if which expected outcome occurs?
Answer Choices:
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Reduced anxiety
C. Volume depletion
D. Decreased urine output
The nurse is developing a care plan for a client who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?
Answer Choices:
A. The client will understand the principles of self-administration of a metered-dose inhaler.
B. The client will know about self-administration of a metered-dose inhaler.
C. The client will comprehend the proper technique of self-administering a metered-dose inhaler
D. The client will demonstrate the proper technique of self-administering a metered-dose inhaler.
A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
A. Assist the client to a side-lying position.
B. Hold the dropper 2 cm (I in) above the naris.
C. Tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation.
D. Instruct the client to stay in the same position for 2 min.
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4