ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is prescribed Lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should be monitored to assess for potential toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When a client is prescribed Lithium, monitoring serum lithium levels is crucial to ensure they remain within the therapeutic range and to assess for potential toxicity. Monitoring serum lithium levels helps prevent adverse effects associated with lithium toxicity, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, and confusion.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Levothyroxine. 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 3 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Furosemide. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide is a diuretic that can lead to orthostatic hypotension, causing dizziness and falls. Instructing the client to change positions slowly helps prevent these adverse effects by allowing the body to adjust to postural changes gradually, reducing the risk of significant blood pressure drops upon standing up quickly.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Atenolol. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Lisinopril. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.