ATI PN Pharmacology

Exam Review {75 Q & A}

1. After instilling an eye drop that has a systematic effect, the nurse should press on which

of the following to prevent absorption into the circulation?

a. The bony orbit

b. The nasolacrimal duct

c. The conjunctival sac

d. The outer cantus of the eye

2. A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start a new prescription

for warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following over-the-counter medications should the

nurse instruct the client to avoid?

a. Ranitidine (Zantac)

b. Docusate sodium (Colace)

c. Acetaminophen

d. Aspirin

3. A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with primary open-angle

glaucoma (POAG) during a screening examination. Which of the following data collection

finding should the nurse expect?

a. Sudden loss of central vision

b. Intraocular pressure 19 mm Hg

c. No reports of pain

d. Intact peripheral vision

4. A nurse is preparing to administer timolol (Timoptic) ophthalmic drops into the eye of a

client who has glaucoma. For which of the following adverse effects should this client be

monitored?

a. Hypertension

b. Bradycardia

c. Seizures

d. Jaundice

5. A nurse is caring for a client who has angina pectoris and is prescribed a nitroglycerin

patch (Nitro-Dur) once daily. Which of the following are true regarding the administration

of transdermal nitroglycerin? (Select all that apply)

a. Apply the patch at the same time each morning

b. Leave the patch in place for 24 hr before replacing.

c. Put patch on a hairless area of skin.

d. Rotate the sites of administration with each application.

e. Cut patches in half to allow for smaller doses of prescribed medication.

6. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for tizanidine (Zanaflex) for relief of

muscle spasm following a back injury. Which of the following lab values should the nurse

expect to monitor while the client is taking this medication?

a. Serum creatinine

b. Liver enzymes

c. WBC count

d. RBC count

7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client with asthma about how to use cromolyn (Intal).

Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)

a. Take the medication 15 min before exercising.

b. Follow a fixed-dosage schedule for long-term control of asthma.

c. Expect to lose weight while taking the medication.

d. Observe for adverse effects such as tremors, restlessness, and palpitations.

e. Do not crush or chew tablets.