ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A healthcare professional in a provider's office is monitoring serum electrolytes for four older adult clients who take digoxin. Which of the following electrolyte values increases a client's risk for Digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being assessed by a healthcare provider while taking Digoxin to manage heart failure. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
When completing a nursing history for a client taking Simvastatin, which of the following disorders should the nurse identify as a contraindication to adding Ezetimibe to the client's medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ezetimibe is contraindicated in clients with active moderate-to-severe liver disorders, particularly if they are already on a statin like simvastatin. Hepatitis C is a liver condition that can be exacerbated by Ezetimibe, leading to potential complications. Therefore, the nurse should identify active hepatitis C as a contraindication to adding Ezetimibe to the client's medications.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving daily doses of Oprelvekin. Which of the following laboratory values should be monitored to determine the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oprelvekin is a medication that stimulates platelet production. Therefore, monitoring the platelet count is essential to assess the effectiveness of this drug. The expected outcome for oprelvekin therapy is a platelet count greater than 50,000/mm^3. Changes in platelet count can indicate the response to the medication and help in adjusting the treatment plan accordingly.
Question 5 of 5
A hospitalized client has an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) greater than 1.5 times the expected reference range. Which of the following blood products should be prepared for transfusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fresh frozen plasma is the appropriate blood product for a client with an elevated aPTT as it contains various coagulation factors that can help correct coagulopathies and prevent bleeding. It is not necessary to transfuse whole blood, platelets, or packed red blood cells in this situation as they do not directly address the coagulation factor deficiencies associated with an elevated aPTT.