ATI RN
ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed amoxicillin. Which of the following client history findings requires the nurse to clarify the medication prescription?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Clients with a history of asthma should avoid amoxicillin due to potential hypersensitivity reactions. Amoxicillin can trigger asthma exacerbations in some individuals. Hypertension (choice
A), peptic ulcer disease (choice
B), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (choice
D) are not contraindications for amoxicillin use, so they do not require the nurse to clarify the medication prescription in this case.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been prescribed lisinopril. Which of the following medication interactions should the nurse instruct this client about?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Potassium supplements. Clients taking lisinopril should avoid potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics due to the risk of hyperkalemia. This interaction can lead to dangerously high levels of potassium in the blood, which can be harmful.
Choice B, Ciprofloxacin, is not typically associated with a significant interaction with lisinopril.
Choice C, Escitalopram, is an antidepressant and does not have a known significant interaction with lisinopril regarding potassium levels.
Choice D, Magnesium supplements, are generally safe to take with lisinopril and do not pose a significant risk of hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed clopidogrel. Which of the following client histories is a contraindication to the administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Uncontrolled hypertension. Clopidogrel should not be administered to clients with uncontrolled hypertension due to the increased risk of bleeding. Recent surgery, peptic ulcer disease, and bleeding disorders are not absolute contraindications for clopidogrel administration.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving a dopamine infusion via a peripheral IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take if the IV site appears infiltrated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When an IV site appears infiltrated, it indicates that the medication is leaking into the surrounding tissues. In such a situation, the infusion should be stopped immediately to prevent further tissue damage.
Choice A is incorrect because slowing the infusion would still allow the medication to leak into the tissues.
Choices C and D are also incorrect as applying compresses can exacerbate the tissue damage caused by infiltration.
Question 5 of 5
A client is prescribed HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, atorvastatin. Which of the following should be monitored while this medication is prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Liver function tests. Atorvastatin, an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, can lead to hepatotoxicity, making it essential to monitor liver function tests regularly.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because atorvastatin primarily affects the liver, not the kidneys, vision, or hearing.