ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has excessive and painful gas. The nurse checks the client's medication orders and prepares to administer which drug for this problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simethicone facilitates removal of gas by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles.
Question 2 of 5
When monitoring a client who is taking a cholinergic drug, the nurse will watch for which cardiovascular effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cholinergic agents produce parasympathetic effects, such as bradycardia.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has been taking cimetidine for hyperacidity calls the clinic to say that the medication has not been effective. The nurse reviews his history and notes that which factor may be influencing the effectiveness of this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking increases acid production, counteracting cimetidine's effects.
Question 4 of 5
A client has excessive and painful gas. The nurse checks the client's medication orders and prepares to administer which drug for this problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simethicone facilitates removal of gas by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving heparin therapy as part of the treatment for a pulmonary embolism. The nurse monitors the results of which laboratory test to check the drug's effectiveness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: aPTT is sensitive to heparin and used to monitor its therapeutic effects.