A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetaminophen at regular intervals for mild discomfort

ATI test- pain and inflammation

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- Avoid driving or activities that require mental alertness.
-Avoid crushing the tablets.
-Limit fluid intake during the

- Avoid driving or activities that require mental alertness.

A nurse is caring for a group of postoperative clients. The nurse should identify that morphine is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
-A client who had a mastectomy
-A client who had a knee arthroplasty
-A client who had a colectomy
-A cl

-A client who had a cholecystectomy

A nurse is reviewing the drug list for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should identify that which of the following drug interacts with allopurinol?
-Warfarin
-Ibuprofen
-Insulin
-Furosemide

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Choose all that apply
-Infection
-Nausea
-Tachycardia
-Dizziness
-Headache

-Nausea
-Dizziness
-Headache

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for aspirin to treat an ankle sprain. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions?
-Polyuria
-Bone pain
-Weight gain
-Infection

A nurse is caring for a child who has a viral infection. The nurse should identify that which of the following drugs can increase the risk of Reye syndrome in children who have viral infections?
Butorphanol
Acetaminophen
Tramadol
Aspirin

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Choose all that apply
Reduce the dose during periods of stress.
Discontinue the drug gradually.
Report illness or infecti

Discontinue the drug gradually.
Report illness or infection.
Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D.
Monitor for signs of gastric bleeding.

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Choose all that apply
Palpitations
Sore throat
Vertigo
Bruising
Vision changes

Sore throat
Vertigo
Bruising
Vision changes

A nurse is caring for a client who currently takes furosemide and has a new prescription for prednisone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations during concurrent use of the two drugs?
Hypercalcemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypot

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for tramadol?
Hyperthyroidism
Seizure disorder
Rheumatoid arthritis
Urinary

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Tinnitus
Chest pain
Constipation
Diaphoresis

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindication to celecoxib?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Sulfonamide alle

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetaminophen at regular intervals for mild discomfort. The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following early indications of acetaminophen toxicity?
Choose all that apply
Diaphoresis
Palpitati

Diaphoresis
Nausea
Diarrhea

A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol about minimizing adverse effects. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Eat a small meal before taking the drug.
Suck on hard candy or chew gum.
Take a stool softener daily.
Av

Eat a small meal before taking the drug.

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Choose all that apply
Increase fiber and fluid intake.
Take the drug with food.
Avoid driving after taking the drug.
Change

Increase fiber and fluid intake.
Take the drug with food.
Avoid driving after taking the drug.
Change positions gradually.

A nurse is caring for a client who is opioid dependent and has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of abstinence syndrome?
Choose all that apply
Bronchospasm
Vomiting
Peripheral

Vomiting
Abdominal cramps
Hypertension

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine to relieve severe pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Choose all that apply
Diarrhea
Urinary retention
Respiratory depression
Sedation
Orthos

Urinary retention
Respiratory depression
Sedation
Orthostatic hypotension

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Pulmonary embolism
Hepatitis
Bone loss
Breast

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking allopurinol to treat gout. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of hypersensitivity syndrome?
Muscle pain
Fever
Anxiety
Tremors

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naloxone to treat acute morphine toxicity. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions?
Choose all that apply
Increased respiratory rate
Increased pain
Thrombophlebitis

Increased respiratory rate
Increased pain
Ventricular arrhythmias
Hypertension

A nurse is planning care for a client who has stared taking prednisone. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Monitor the client's blood glucose.
Administer an antacid 30 min prior to prednisone.
Administer aspirin rather than NSA

Monitor the client's blood glucose.

A nurse is caring for a client who asks about taking acetaminophen. The nurse should identify that acetaminophen is indicated for which of the following conditions?
Choose all that apply
To reduce fever
To decrease inflammation
To relieve mild pain
To pro

To reduce fever
To relieve mild pain

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking aspirin. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations of salicylism?
Choose all that apply
Fever
Tinnitus
Diaphoresis
Thrombophlebitis
Dizziness

Fever
Tinnitus
Diaphoresis
Dizziness

A nurse is caring for a client who takes low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events. The client asks the nurse about taking ibuprofen to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"Ibuprofen will increase yo

Ibuprofen will reduce the cardioprotective effects of low-dose aspirin.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking acetaminophen at home. The nurse should identify that which of the following client conditions is a contraindication for acetaminophen?
Asthma
Diabetes mellitus
Heart failure
Alcohol u