ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A mother brings her unconscious 14-year-old son to the emergency department. He was found in his bedroom by his mother appearing agitated and sweaty. He complains of a feeling of ants crawling under his skin and a dry mouth. The mother suspects that he has been abusing his brother's prescription ADHD medicine, showing an empty pill bottle. What should he be given now?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Antihistamines block the actions of histamine at the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antihistamines for allergies (e.g., diphenhydramine) target H1 receptors , blocking histamine's effects like itching or sneezing. B1 and B2 receptors (choices B, C) involve adrenergic responses (e.g., heart rate, bronchodilation), unrelated to histamine. C1 isn't a recognized receptor. H1 blockade is the mechanism for allergy relief, making choice A correct, reflecting antihistamines' specific pharmacological action critical for nurses to understand.
Question 3 of 5
A mother asks the nurse when she should give her child cough medicine. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client is prescribed clonidine (Catapres) for hypertension. Which statement by the client indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clonidine, an alpha-2 agonist, lowers BP but risks rebound hypertension if stopped abruptly. Tapering off shows understanding, preventing this danger. Stopping if normal or extra doses risk instability. Chewing isn't advised'oral absorption suffices. Tapering aligns with clonidine's withdrawal risk, critical in hypertension management, making C the statement of effective teaching.
Question 5 of 5
In repeated (chronic or multiple) dosing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.