ATI RN
Proctored Pharmacology ATI Questions
Question 1 of 9
A client has a new prescription for Losartan. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 9
What is a common side effect of Albuterol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 9
A client has a prescription for Acyclovir. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 9
A client has been prescribed a Beta Blocker for hypertension. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bradycardia is a common adverse effect of Beta Blockers due to their mechanism of action in slowing down the heart rate. Clients taking Beta Blockers should be monitored for signs of bradycardia, such as a slow heart rate, dizziness, or fainting. Monitoring for this adverse effect is crucial to prevent potential complications and ensure client safety.
Question 5 of 9
A client with asthma has a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 6 of 9
A client has a new prescription for Amlodipine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include during discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 7 of 9
Which drug undergoes extensive first-pass hepatic metabolism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism in the liver. When administered orally, propranolol is extensively metabolized by the liver before reaching systemic circulation, leading to reduced bioavailability. This process is known as first-pass hepatic metabolism, which significantly affects the drug's effectiveness and necessitates higher oral doses compared to other routes of administration.
Question 8 of 9
What is the correct definition of drug absorption?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 9 of 9
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.