ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2016 Practice Exam A Questions
Question 1 of 5
When teaching parents about a child newly prescribed Desipramine, the nurse should instruct them that which of the following adverse effects is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The priority adverse effect to report when a child is prescribed Desipramine is suicidal thoughts. Desipramine can lead to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It is crucial for the parents to monitor the child for any signs of worsening depression or thoughts of self-harm and report them promptly to the healthcare provider to prevent any harm to the child.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Levodopa/Carbidopa for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is essential to take Levodopa/Carbidopa with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Food helps decrease the likelihood of gastrointestinal upset that may occur when taking this medication. Instructing the client to take the medication with food promotes better tolerance and absorption of the drug.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Atorvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit juice should be avoided when taking Atorvastatin because it can increase the blood levels of the medication, potentially leading to a higher risk of adverse effects like muscle pain and liver damage. It is important to follow this instruction to ensure the safe and effective use of Atorvastatin.
Question 4 of 5
While caring for a client receiving Heparin therapy, which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should monitor the aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) when caring for a client receiving Heparin therapy. The aPTT reflects the intrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade and is used to monitor the effectiveness of heparin, which primarily affects this pathway by potentiating antithrombin III. Monitoring the aPTT helps ensure that the client's blood is within the therapeutic range to prevent thrombus formation.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving IV Dopamine for the treatment of shock. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.