ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Practice Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is being discharged with a new prescription for furosemide 40 mg PO daily. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients prescribed furosemide are at risk for orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing positions. Advising the client to stand up slowly can help prevent this complication. Instructing the client to avoid rapid position changes decreases the likelihood of dizziness or fainting episodes.
Question 2 of 5
A client is taking Furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to assess for an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic commonly used in heart failure, can cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels) as a side effect. Monitoring serum potassium levels is crucial to detect and prevent complications associated with low potassium levels, such as cardiac arrhythmias.
Therefore, the nurse should prioritize assessing the client's serum potassium levels regularly while on Furosemide.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a client with a wound infection, which action should the nurse perform first in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The priority action when caring for a client with a wound infection is to obtain a wound specimen for culture before initiating antibiotic therapy. This step is crucial to identify the specific microorganism causing the infection, allowing for targeted antibiotic treatment. Reviewing WBC laboratory findings and applying a wound dressing are important steps but come after obtaining a wound specimen for culture to guide appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is to advise the client to avoid consuming foods high in vitamin K. Warfarin's effectiveness can be affected by vitamin K intake. Clients should maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K and avoid sudden increases in foods high in vitamin K to ensure the medication works properly and consistently.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for cromolyn and albuterol, both by nebulizer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.