ATI RN
Virtual ATI Pharmacology Pre Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is taking aspirin for arthritis. Which adverse reaction should the nurse teach the patient to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a classic sign of aspirin toxicity, also known as salicylism. Aspirin can cause ototoxicity at high doses, leading to hearing disturbances. Patients taking aspirin for arthritis are often on long-term therapy, which increases the risk of toxicity. Seizures, sinusitis, and palpitations are not typically associated with aspirin use. Therefore, nurses should educate patients to report tinnitus immediately, as it may indicate the need for dose adjustment or discontinuation of the medication to prevent further complications.
Question 2 of 5
Two tests should be monitored for a patient currently on Warfarin. What are those two tests? Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a patient is on Warfarin therapy, the two primary tests that need to be monitored are the Prothrombin Time (PT) and the International Normalized Ratio (INR). Warfarin works by inhibiting the activity of Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, and both PT and INR are measures of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation, which is primarily affected by Warfarin. PT measures the time it takes for blood to clot, while INR is a standardized calculation based on the PT value to monitor the effectiveness and safety of Warfarin therapy. Monitoring these tests helps ensure that the patient's blood is not too thick (increased risk of clotting) or too thin (increased risk of bleeding) while on Warfarin.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is in the intensive care unit and receiving an infusion of milrinone (Primacor) for severe
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Milrinone and furosemide are two medications that are known to interact when mixed together in the same intravenous line. Milrinone is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that works to increase cardiac contractility and output, while furosemide is a loop diuretic used to promote diuresis. When mixed together, the pH level of the solution can become altered, leading to potential precipitation or inactivation of one or both drugs.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is taking aspirin for arthritis. Which adverse reaction should the nurse teach the patient to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a classic sign of aspirin toxicity, also known as salicylism. Aspirin can cause ototoxicity at high doses, leading to hearing disturbances. Patients taking aspirin for arthritis are often on long-term therapy, which increases the risk of toxicity. Seizures, sinusitis, and palpitations are not typically associated with aspirin use. Therefore, nurses should educate patients to report tinnitus immediately, as it may indicate the need for dose adjustment or discontinuation of the medication to prevent further complications.
Question 5 of 5
Liquid preparation that contains one or more chemical substance dissolved in a suitable solvent
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A solution is a liquid preparation that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a suitable solvent. The solute (chemical substance) is evenly dispersed and mixed with the solvent, resulting in a homogenous mixture. Solutions are commonly used in medicine for oral administration, injections, topical treatments, and various other applications due to their ability to provide accurate dosing and rapid absorption into the body. decoction is a liquid derived from boiling plant material, fluid extract is a concentrated liquid extract of a substance, spirits are alcoholic solutions, and syrup is a viscous solution containing sugar.