ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the antagonist action of reversal medications. For each medication listed below, click to specify the expected reversal agent.
| Options | Glucagon | Protamine sulfate | Vitamin K | Andexanet alfa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfarin: Vitamin K | ||||
| Heparin: Protamine sulfate | ||||
| Rivaroxaban: Andexanet alfa | ||||
| Beta Blockers: Glucagon |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Vitamin K reverses warfarin, protamine sulfate neutralizes heparin, andexanet alfa counters rivaroxaban, and glucagon mitigates beta-blocker overdose effects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from frequent blood clots and currently taking argatroban (Hospira). Which of the following conditions in the client's medical history would require them to take argatroban (Hospira)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Argatroban is indicated for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia as a direct thrombin inhibitor, avoiding further platelet depletion.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has just experienced a pulmonary embolism is administered alteplase (Activase). Which of the following side effects associated with this medication would the nurse assess for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteplase, a thrombolytic, increases bleeding risk, including internal bleeding, due to its clot-dissolving action, requiring vigilant monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A client presents to the emergency healthcare setting and diagnosed with a life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmia. Which of the following medications would the nurse begin to prepare?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Procainamide, an antiarrhythmic, is used for ventricular dysrhythmias, unlike atenolol, lisinopril, or adenosine, which target different conditions.
Question 5 of 5
A client is started on gemfibrozil (Lopid) to assist in the lowering of triglyceride level. Which of the following side effects is associated with gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gemfibrozil increases biliary cholesterol, raising gallstone risk, a known side effect requiring monitoring.