ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is being discharged and will start long-term oral prednisone for chronic asthma treatment. The client should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A client is prescribed gentamicin for an infection. Which finding indicates a potential adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving heparin therapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is the laboratory value used to monitor the effectiveness of heparin therapy. The aPTT should be maintained at 1.5 to 2 times the normal level to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation. Monitoring aPTT helps healthcare providers adjust heparin doses to achieve the desired anticoagulant effects and prevent complications such as bleeding or clotting.
Question 4 of 5
A client is prescribed furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct instruction for a client prescribed furosemide is to take the medication in the morning. Furosemide, a diuretic, is best taken in the morning to prevent nocturia, which is excessive urination at night. Taking it earlier in the day can help reduce disruptions to sleep patterns. Therefore, advising the client to take furosemide in the morning is crucial for optimal therapeutic effects.
Question 5 of 5
A client with heart failure is receiving instructions about laxative use. The client should be advised to avoid which of the following laxatives?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.