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
A client newly prescribed niacin (Nicotonic Acid) presents to the healthcare setting with complaints of flushing following doses. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being administered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAIDs, like aspirin, reduce niacin-induced flushing by inhibiting prostaglandin-mediated vasodilation, unlike other options.
Question 3 of 5
A client who suffers from hypertension and headaches is prescribed esmolol (Brevibloc). The nurse would educate the client on which side effects associated with this medication? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Esmolol, a beta-blocker, may cause rebound hypotension, bradycardia, and mask hypoglycemia symptoms, critical for patient education.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a dry-non productive cough associated with an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following drugs is an alternative to ACE inhibitors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Losartan, an ARB, is an effective alternative to ACE inhibitors, managing hypertension without causing a dry cough, unlike beta-blockers, diuretics, or vasodilators.