ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin to treat angina pectoris. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying the patch in the morning maintains nitrate levels during active hours, with a nitrate-free interval at night to prevent tolerance, unlike other options.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving digoxin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anorexia is a sign of digoxin toxicity, often with nausea and vomiting, due to its narrow therapeutic range. Ataxia, photosensitivity, and jaundice are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a client who has atrial fibrillation and is taking warfarin. For which of the following results should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PT 45 seconds indicates excessive anticoagulation, increasing bleeding risk, requiring provider notification, unlike normal platelet, Hct, or Hgb values.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an oncology unit is preparing to administer doxorubicin to a client who has breast cancer. Prior to beginning the infusion, the nurse verifies the client's current cumulative lifetime dose of the medication. For which of the following reasons is this verification necessary?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive doxorubicin causes cardiomyopathy, a dose-dependent risk, requiring lifetime dose monitoring, unlike extravasation, urine color, or myelosuppression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer in the event of an overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protamine neutralizes heparin in overdose, preventing bleeding, unlike vitamin K (warfarin), glucagon (insulin), or iron.