a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for amlodipine which of the following instructions should the nurse include

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ATI Pharmacology Quizlet

1. When educating a client with a new prescription for Amlodipine, which instruction should the nurse provide?

A. Increase your intake of dairy products.
B. Avoid driving until you see how the medication affects you.
C. Stop taking the medication if you develop a dry cough.
D. Take the medication at bedtime.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is to advise the client to avoid driving until they understand the medication's effects. Amlodipine can cause dizziness, making it unsafe to drive until the client knows how the medication affects them. This instruction promotes client safety and prevents potential accidents due to medication side effects.

2. Which of the following is the antidote for lead poisoning?

A. Naloxone
B. Nitrite
C. CaEDTA
D. Dialysis

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (CaEDTA) is the antidote for lead poisoning. CaEDTA works by chelating lead, forming a complex that is then excreted in the urine. It is used in chelation therapy to treat lead poisoning by reducing lead levels in the body.

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

A. Take the medication at bedtime.
B. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
C. Expect to have increased energy levels.
D. Avoid foods high in potassium.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is to monitor blood pressure regularly. Hydralazine is an antihypertensive medication that helps lower blood pressure. Monitoring blood pressure regularly is essential to ensure it remains within the target range and to assess the effectiveness of the medication. Choice A is incorrect because the timing of taking Hydralazine is usually not specified as bedtime. Choice C is incorrect because increased energy levels are not an expected effect of Hydralazine. Choice D is incorrect because Hydralazine does not interact with potassium in the same way as other medications like potassium-sparing diuretics.

4. A healthcare professional is reviewing the medical record of a client with a new prescription for Epoetin Alfa. Which of the following findings should the professional report to the provider?

A. The client has a history of hypertension.
B. The client has a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL.
C. The client has a history of chronic kidney disease.
D. The client has a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Chronic kidney disease is a contraindication for the use of Epoetin Alfa because it can worsen hypertension, increase the risk of cardiovascular events, and lead to adverse outcomes. Epoetin Alfa is used to treat anemia by stimulating red blood cell production, but in the presence of chronic kidney disease, it can exacerbate hypertension and contribute to cardiovascular complications. Choices A, B, and D are not directly related to the contraindication of Epoetin Alfa in the presence of chronic kidney disease.

5. What is the pharmacological action of metformin?

A. Blocks stimulation of beta1 and beta2.
B. Blocks vasoconstriction and aldosterone.
C. Acts at many levels in the CNS to produce an anxiolytic effect.
D. Decreases hepatic glucose production.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Decreases hepatic glucose production. Metformin's primary pharmacological action is to decrease hepatic glucose production, leading to lower blood sugar levels and improved insulin sensitivity in the liver. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because metformin does not block stimulation of beta1 and beta2 receptors, vasoconstriction, aldosterone, or act in the CNS to produce an anxiolytic effect. Therefore, these options are not reflective of metformin's mechanism of action.