ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is taking pyridostigmine for muscle weakness associated with myasthenia gravis. The nurse educates the client on which possible cholinergic side effects associated with this medication? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Excessive sweating, bradycardia, and excessive lacrimation are cholinergic side effects of pyridostigmine due to increased acetylcholine activity. Tachycardia and dry mouth are not typical, as cholinergic effects promote parasympathetic responses.
Question 2 of 5
Normal range for oxygen saturation via pulse oximeter is?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct range for oxygen saturation via pulse oximeter is indeed 95-100%. This range includes all values considered normal for a healthy individual.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is administering an estrogen blocker to a client diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Which of the following side effects will the nurse caution the client regarding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thromboembolic events are a well-known and significant risk associated with the use of estrogen blockers. These medications can increase the risk of blood clots, which can lead to serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or stroke. This is because estrogen has a protective effect on blood vessels and blood clotting, and blocking estrogen can disrupt this balance, increasing the propensity for clot formation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection. The nurse should use which of the following strategies to prevent the transmission of the client's infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing hand hygiene before, during, and after direct contact with the client is the most effective strategy to prevent the transmission of infection.
Question 5 of 5
A client who suffers from hypertension is prescribed propranolol. The nurse would educate the client on which side effects associated with this medication? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol can mask hypoglycemia symptoms cause bronchoconstriction especially in asthma patients