CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Last document update:   ago

The nurse knows that a client with renal insufficiency should be reevaluated for best diabetic management, when it is noted the client is on metformin. What is the reason metformin is contraindicated for clients who have renal insufficiency? Select one: a. The medication increases potassium excretion. b. The medication decrease renal perfusion. c. The medication increases glucose productions. d. The medication increases the risk of lactic acidosis. The medication increases lactic acidosis....

CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Last document update:   ago

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed hydromorphone for severe pain. The client's respiratory rate has decreased from 16 breaths per minute to 6. Which of the following medication should the nurse prepare to administer? 1) Flumazenil 2) Naloxone 3) Activated charcoal 4) Aluminum hydroxide -The client is experiencing respiratory depression likely related to over administration of hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Naloxone (Narcan) and nalmefene (Revex) are opioid antagonsists used to reverse an...

ATI Capstone Pharm Post-Test (2 versions and notes) Last document update:   ago

ATI Capstone Pharm Post-Test (2 versions and notes)