ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2016 Practice Exam A Questions
Question 1 of 9
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 2 of 9
When teaching a client with cancer who has a prescription for methotrexate, which supplement should the nurse instruct the client to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 9
A healthcare professional is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hours. The available heparin injection is 20,000 units/mL. How many milliliters should the healthcare professional administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 9
A client has a new prescription for Spironolactone. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 9
A client has a new diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 6 of 9
A client has a new prescription for Timolol eye drops. How should the client prevent systemic absorption of the medication according to the nurse's instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When the client presses on the nasolacrimal duct while instilling eye drops, it temporarily blocks the lacrimal punctum. This obstruction helps prevent the systemic absorption of the medication by minimizing drainage into the nasolacrimal duct and subsequent systemic circulation. By following this technique, the client can enhance the localized effect of the eye drops and reduce the risk of systemic side effects.
Question 7 of 9
A client with breast cancer is receiving cyclophosphamide. What finding should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 8 of 9
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is prescribed Warfarin. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 9 of 9
A client has a new prescription for Clonidine to assist with maintenance of abstinence from opioids. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.