ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Medical History
Medications
Patient admitted 1 days ago with complaints of swelling, redness, and pain in left leg.
A nurse is taking care of a client with diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) receiving anticoagulant therapy.
Question 2 of 5
Based on the patient's current medications, the nurse knows to monitor [Dropdown Group 1] for heparin and [Dropdown Group 2] for warfarin sodium.
| aPTT |
| PT-INR |
| CBC |
| No lab monitoring is needed |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin's anticoagulant effect, while PT-INR tracks warfarin's impact on clotting factors, ensuring therapeutic levels and safety.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating a client on the possible side effects associated with quinapril (Accupril). Which of the following side effects are associated with this medication classification? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Quinapril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause first-dose hypotension, dry cough, and orthostatic hypotension, but not hypokalemia or hepatotoxicity.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client with hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia is prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). Which of the following statements below would the nurse emphasize regarding doxazosin (Cardura)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Doxazosin's first-dose hypotension can cause dizziness, so lying down after the initial dose minimizes fall risk.