ATI RN
ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 73-year-old male with Parkinson's disease, emphysema, and benign prostatic hyperplasia presents to the clinic for routine care. Following detailed assessment, the provider has prescribed an anticholinergic drug for the client. What is the nurse's priority teaching point to the client in regard to his new medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticholinergics can worsen urinary retention, especially in BPH, making prompt reporting of urination issues critical.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been taking donepezil for 2 weeks as part of the treatment for early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter calls the prescriber's office and is upset because 'Mother has not improved one bit!' Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Donepezil may take up to 6 weeks to show therapeutic effects, providing an accurate expectation.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been taking phenobarbital for 2 weeks as part of his therapy for epilepsy. He tells the nurse that he feels tense and that the least little thing bothers him now. Which is the correct explanation for this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenobarbital reduces REM sleep, leading to irritability and difficulty coping with stress.
Question 4 of 5
Before administering a client's prescribed nonselective adrenergic blocker, what should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing pulse and blood pressure is crucial before administering a nonselective adrenergic blocker, as these medications can cause bradycardia and hypotension. Monitoring ensures the client's baseline vitals are stable.
Question 5 of 5
When a patient is taking an adrenergic agonist drug, the nurse expects to observe which effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenergic agonists stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate.