ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A healthcare provider is providing teaching to a client who is starting therapy with paclitaxel. Which of the following adverse effects should the healthcare provider instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Neutropenia. Paclitaxel commonly causes neutropenia due to bone marrow suppression. It is essential for clients receiving this medication to monitor for signs of neutropenia, such as fever, chills, and increased susceptibility to infections, as it can increase the risk of serious complications.
Question 2 of 5
When educating a client who has a prescription for Levothyroxine, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client is prescribed Atorvastatin. Which of the following laboratory values should be monitored to assess for potential adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creatine kinase should be monitored in clients taking Atorvastatin as it can indicate muscle damage, a serious adverse effect of statins. Elevated creatine kinase levels can suggest myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which are potential complications associated with statin therapy. Monitoring creatine kinase levels helps in early detection of muscle damage and guides appropriate management to prevent severe complications.
Question 4 of 5
A client is starting therapy with 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 nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.