ATI RN
Proctored Pharmacology ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 44-year-old man who is a chronic smoker and takes bupropion takes 10 pills at once in an attempted suicide. Which of the following effects is possible as a result of this overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The client receives albuterol (Proventil) via inhaler. He asks the nurse why he can't just take a pill. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator for asthma or COPD, is inhaled to target lung airways directly. Choice A explains that inhalation allows rapid absorption via the lungs' rich blood supply, providing quicker relief (within minutes) compared to oral pills, which undergo slower gastrointestinal absorption. Choice B falsely claims pills can't help; oral bronchodilators exist but act slower. Choice C exaggerates side effect differences; inhaled albuterol minimizes systemic effects, but pills aren't inherently riskier. Choice D oversimplifies efficacy without context. The nurse's best response (A) accurately addresses the patient's question with pharmacokinetic reasoning, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Question 3 of 5
The client is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) for induction of labor. Which assessment finding will most likely result in the nurse stopping the infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levodopa/carbidopa treats Parkinson's by increasing dopamine, but vasodilation risks orthostatic hypotension. Rising slowly prevents falls, a key instruction for safety. High-protein meals reduce levodopa absorption via amino acid competition, decreasing efficacy. Dark urine isn't a typical concern'harmless pigment changes occur. Stopping if feeling better risks symptom return, as it's not a cure. Rising slowly aligns with the drug's side effect profile, critical in Parkinson's where mobility is impaired, making C the essential teaching point to ensure client stability and adherence.
Question 5 of 5
The following drugs exert their effects by binding to receptors and mimicking the effects of the endogenous ligand (i.e. are agonists):
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.