ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Practice Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide to treat hypertension. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
When caring for a client prescribed warfarin, which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to evaluate the therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct laboratory test to monitor the therapeutic effect of warfarin is the PT/INR. Warfarin affects blood clotting, and the PT/INR levels indicate the effectiveness of the medication in preventing clot formation. Therefore, monitoring PT/INR levels helps ensure that the client is within the therapeutic range and is protected from potential complications related to clotting.
Question 4 of 5
A client is starting a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A healthcare provider is preparing to administer metoprolol to a client. Which of the following findings should the provider identify as a contraindication to receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, is contraindicated in clients with bradycardia as it can further lower the heart rate, potentially leading to more serious complications. Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate below 60 beats per minute and administering metoprolol in such cases can exacerbate this condition, causing adverse effects on cardiac output.