ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client newly prescribed niacin reports flushing after their first dose. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to manage this side effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, reduce niacin-induced flushing by inhibiting prostaglandins. The other medications do not address this side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting and ordered verapamil to treat his hypertension. Which assessment finding by the nurse would determine if the medication should be held?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recent myocardial infarction may contraindicate verapamil due to potential cardiac complications, requiring provider consultation. The other findings are not direct contraindications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effects that is a manifestation digoxin toxicity? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia are signs of digoxin toxicity. Constipation and dark red urine are not typically associated with digoxin toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would the nurse assess to reduce the incidence of toxicity with digoxin (Lanoxin)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia increases the risk of digoxin toxicity by enhancing its cardiac effects. The other imbalances are less directly related.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is educating a client on the possible side effects associated with quinapril. Which of the following side effects are associated with this medication classification? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Angioedema, dry cough, hyperkalemia, first-dose phenomenon, and hypotension are side effects of ACE inhibitors like quinapril. Hypertension is not a side effect, as quinapril treats it.