ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is evaluating teaching for a client who has Rheumatoid Arthritis and a new prescription for Methotrexate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A healthcare professional is preparing to administer Butorphanol to a client who has a history of substance use disorder. The healthcare professional should identify which of the following information as true regarding Butorphanol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Butorphanol is an opioid agonist/antagonist that can precipitate withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent individuals. Symptoms of abstinence syndrome can include abdominal pain, fever, and anxiety. This occurs because butorphanol competes with and displaces opioid agonists from receptors, leading to withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent clients.
Question 3 of 5
When administering Amitriptyline to a client experiencing cancer pain, for which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Orthostatic hypotension.' Amitriptyline can lead to orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up, which can cause dizziness and increase the risk of falls. It is crucial for the nurse to monitor the client for signs of orthostatic hypotension, such as dizziness or lightheadedness when changing positions, and to educate the client to move slowly when transitioning from lying or sitting to standing.
Question 4 of 5
A client in an outpatient facility is taking Acarbose for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse plan to monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client in a long-term care facility has Hypothyroidism and a new prescription for Levothyroxine. Which of the following dosage schedules should the nurse expect for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be initiated at a low dose and titrated gradually over several weeks to achieve therapeutic levels. This approach helps to minimize the risk of adverse effects, particularly in older adult clients who may be more sensitive to medication changes. Starting at a low dose allows for close monitoring of the client's response and adjustment of the dosage as needed to optimize treatment outcomes.