ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2016 Practice Exam A Questions
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a client with a new prescription for Amiodarone, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being discharged with a new prescription for Atenolol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that can cause bradycardia (slow heart rate). Monitoring the heart rate regularly is essential to detect any significant decreases promptly. This allows for timely intervention and adjustment of the medication regimen if needed, helping to prevent adverse effects associated with bradycardia.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin should be taken at the onset of chest pain, with one tablet taken every 5 minutes for up to three doses. This protocol helps to relieve angina symptoms effectively. If chest pain persists after taking three doses, emergency medical services should be contacted promptly for further evaluation and management.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Prednisone. Which of the following laboratory values should be monitored by the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching a client with a new prescription for Warfarin, which herbal supplement should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is St. John's wort. St. John's wort can reduce the effectiveness of Warfarin by interacting with its metabolism, potentially leading to decreased anticoagulant effects. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid using St. John's wort while taking Warfarin to prevent adverse drug interactions. Additionally, it is essential to educate the client about other herbal supplements like garlic and ginseng, which may also interact with Warfarin and should be avoided to ensure the medication's efficacy and safety.