ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been prescribed several medications. Which medication is a beta blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta blocker commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between stable and unstable angina. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stable angina is predictable and typically occurs with exertion or emotional stress and is relieved with rest or nitroglycerin. Unstable angina is less predictable and more serious, occurring at rest, with minimal exertion, or worsening pattern from stable angina.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has just completed medication teaching regarding medications used to treat high cholesterol. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This statement is incorrect and indicates a misunderstanding, as diet plays a crucial role in managing cholesterol levels alongside medication.
Question 4 of 5
An older patient has a prescription for sertraline (Zoloft) 25 mg/day, P O. to be taken for 1 week and then increased to 50 mg/day the second week. The pharmacy gives the patient 50-mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per day during the first week?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Half a tablet of a 50 mg tablet would correctly provide the 25 mg dose prescribed for the first week.
Question 5 of 5
What classification of antianginal medications is also used for coronary artery spasms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers are commonly used to treat both stable angina and coronary artery spasms because they relax blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.