This extensive test bank is the ultimate preparation resource for nursing students tackling the ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam across all versions and modules in the latest update. It encompasses a vast array of accurate, verified questions and detailed answers, covering every critical pharmacology module, including drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. Designed to reflect the most current exam standards, this test bank ensures a guaranteed pass by offering real-world, exam-aligned content that strengthens comprehension and application skills. Ideal for comprehensive review, it provides an all-in-one solution for mastering pharmacology concepts and achieving top scores with confidence.
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A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia strategies to cope with anticholinergic effects
of Fluphenazine. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to the client to minimize
anticholinergic effects?
A. Take the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia.
B. Chew sugarless gum to moisten the mouth.
C. Use cooling measures to decrease fever.
D. Take an antacid to relieve nausea – ANSWER B. Chew sugarless gum to moisten the mouth.
(Chewing sugarless gum can help the client cope with dry mouth, a potential anticholinergic
effect of fluphenazine)
A nurse is assessing a male client who recently began taking Haloperidol. Which of the following
f
indings is the highest priority to report to the provider?
A. Shuffling gait
B. Neck spasms
C. Drowsiness
D. Impotence
– ANSWER B. Neck spasms
(Neck spasms are an indication of acute dystonia which is a crisis situation requiring rapid
treatment. This is the greatest risk to the client and is therefore the priority finding.)
of Fluphenazine. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to the client to minimize
anticholinergic effects?
A. Take the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia.
B. Chew sugarless gum to moisten the mouth.
C. Use cooling measures to decrease fever.
D. Take an antacid to relieve nausea – ANSWER B. Chew sugarless gum to moisten the mouth.
(Chewing sugarless gum can help the client cope with dry mouth, a potential anticholinergic
effect of fluphenazine)
A nurse is assessing a male client who recently began taking Haloperidol. Which of the following
f
indings is the highest priority to report to the provider?
A. Shuffling gait
B. Neck spasms
C. Drowsiness
D. Impotence
– ANSWER B. Neck spasms
(Neck spasms are an indication of acute dystonia which is a crisis situation requiring rapid
treatment. This is the greatest risk to the client and is therefore the priority finding.)
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