ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Simvastatin is most effective when taken in the evening because cholesterol synthesis is highest at night.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent, and monitoring for black, tarry stools helps detect gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking multiple medications. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid performing hazardous activities while taking which of the following medications that can cause daytime sedation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Triazolam, a benzodiazepine, can cause daytime sedation, increasing the risk of hazardous activities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse administered nitroglycerin sublingually to a client who has angina pectoris and experienced chest pain. The client states that his chest pain is relieved but now he has a headache. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches are a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation and may decrease over time.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that can cause bradycardia as a common adverse effect.