ATI Pharmacology Proctored Test Bank

1. 1) A nurse is caring for a client with

hyperparathyroidism and notes that the

client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL.

Which medication should the nurse prepare

to administer as prescribed to the client?

1. Calcium chloride

2. Calcium gluconate

3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

4. Large doses of vitamin D

2. 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for

a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency

anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to

administer the iron with which best food

item?

1. Milk

2. Water

3. Apple juice

4. Orange juice

3. 3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client

with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse

monitors the client, knowing that which of

the following would indicate the presence

of systemic toxicity from this medication?

1. Tinnitus

2. Diarrhea

3. Constipation

4. Decreased respirations

4. 4.) The camp nurse asks the children

preparing to swim in the lake if they have

applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the

children that chemical sunscreens are most

effective when applied:

1. Immediately before swimming

2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun

3. Immediately before exposure to the sun

4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to

the sun

5. 5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is

prescribed for the client with a burn injury.

When applying the medication, the client

complains of local discomfort and burning.

Which of the following is the most

appropriate nursing action?

1. Notifying the registered nurse

2. Discontinuing the medication

3. Informing the client that this is normal

4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed

to the burn site

3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

Rationale:

The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing

hypercalcemia.Calciumgluconateandcalciumchloridearemedicationsusedfor the

treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hypocalcemia. In

hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid

hormone, decreases the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone resorption and

lowering the serum calciumconcentration.

4. Orange juice

Rationale:

Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mother should be

instructedtoadminister themedication witha citrus fruit or ajuice thatis high in

vitaminC. Milkmay affectabsorptionoftheiron.Waterwill notassistinabsorption.

Orange juice contains a greater amount of vitamin C than apple juice.

1. Tinnitus

Rationale:

Salicylic acid is absorbed readily through the skin, and systemic toxicity (salicylism)

canresult.Symptoms includetinnitus, dizziness, hyperpnea,andpsychological

disturbances. Constipation and diarrhea are not associated with salicylism.

4. Atleast 30 minutes beforeexposure to thesun

Rationale:

Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30 minutes beforeexposure to

thesun so thatthey can penetrate theskin. All sunscreens shouldbereappliedafter

swimming or sweating.

3. Informing the clientthat this is normal

Rationale:

Mafenideacetateisbacteriostatic forgram-negativeandgram-positiveorganisms

and is used totreatburns toreducebacteriapresentinavascular tissues. Theclient

shouldbeinformedthatthemedication will cause local discomfort andburningand

that this is a normal reaction; therefore options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect

6. 6.) The burn client is receiving treatments of

topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)tothe

site of injury. The nurse monitors the client,

knowing that which of the following indicates

that a systemic effect has occurred?

1.Hyperventilation

2.Elevated blood pressure

3.Local pain at the burn site

4.Local rash at the burn site

7. 7.) Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with

severe acne. Before the administration of this

medication, the nurse anticipates that which

laboratory test will be prescribed?

1. Platelet count

2. Triglyceride level

3. Complete blood count

4. White blood cell count

8. 8.) A client with severe acne is seen in the

clinic and the health care provider (HCP)

prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the

client's medication record and would contact

the (HCP) if the client is taking which

medication?

1. Vitamin A

2. Digoxin (Lanoxin)

3. Furosemide (Lasix)

4. Phenytoin (Dilantin)

9. 9.) The nurse is applying a topical

corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The

nurse would monitor for the potential for

increased systemic absorption of the

medication if the medication were being

applied to which of the following body areas?

1. Back

2. Axilla

3. Soles of the feet

4. Palms of the hands

10. 10.) The clinic nurse is performing an

admission assessment on a client. The nurse

notes that the client is taking azelaic acid

(Azelex). Because of the medication

prescription, the nurse would suspect that the

client is being treated for:

1. Acne

2. Eczema

3. Hair loss

4. Herpes simplex