ATI RN
Pharmacology ATI Final Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which common adverse effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) would be stressed by the nurse during patient discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SSRIs (e.g., sertraline) commonly cause weight gain and sexual dysfunction (e.g., delayed ejaculation), per patient reports-key for adherence. Drowsiness/coma are overdose risks, not common. Headache/nausea occur but fade. Dry mouth/urine retention are anticholinergic, not SSRI. These impact quality of life, needing emphasis.
Question 2 of 5
What does it mean when a medication has a half-life?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. When a medication has a half-life, it refers to the time it takes for half of the dose to be eliminated from the bloodstream. Half-life is an important pharmacokinetic parameter which helps determine the dosing interval and duration of action of a drug. By understanding the half-life of a medication, healthcare providers can make informed decisions regarding dosing schedules to maintain therapeutic levels in the body.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a post-renal transplantation client taking cyclosporine (Neoral). The nurse observes an elevation in one of the client's vital signs and the client is complaining of sweating and
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyclosporine, a common immunosuppressive medication used in post-renal transplantation clients, can cause a range of adverse effects, including hypertension, nephrotoxicity, and electrolyte imbalances. One of the significant side effects of cyclosporine is causing an elevation in the pulse rate, also known as tachycardia. Tachycardia is a common side effect of cyclosporine due to its direct effects on the cardiovascular system. Therefore, in the context of a post-renal transplantation client taking cyclosporine, an elevation in pulse rate is the most likely vital sign to be increased. Sweatiness may be a response to the increased heart rate and may also be a side effect of cyclosporine. However, the primary vital sign affected by cyclosporine would be the pulse rate.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a patient who is receiving a loop diuretic, the nurse looks for the manifestations of potassium deficiency, which would include what symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Loop diuretics can cause potassium deficiency (hypokalemia), leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness. The other symptoms listed, including dyspnea, constipation, tinnitus, anorexia, and lethargy, are not typically associated with potassium deficiency.
Question 5 of 5
Component of local anesthetic solution which serves as vasoconstrictor:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levonordefrin is a vasoconstrictor that is commonly added to local anesthetic solutions to help reduce bleeding and prolong the anesthetic effect by constricting blood vessels at the injection site. Methylparaben, sodium bisulfite, and sodium pyrosulfite are not vasoconstrictors and do not serve this specific function in local anesthetic solutions.