ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
While caring for a client receiving epoetin alfa to treat anemia, which finding should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client with prostate cancer is receiving leuprolide. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When starting therapy with bicalutamide, a client should be instructed to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
When providing teaching to a client starting therapy with trastuzumab, which finding should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.