ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism by reducing thyroid hormone production, which can lead to increased sleeping as metabolism normalizes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adult clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Polypharmacy, multiple health issues, reduced body fat, and decreased renal function increase the risk of adverse drug reactions in older adults due to altered pharmacokinetics.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse action to morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a therapeutic effect of naloxone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, so an increased respiratory rate is a therapeutic effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staying upright for at least 15 minutes after taking ferrous gluconate helps prevent esophageal irritation, which can occur if the medication remains in contact with the esophageal lining. Taking it with milk or antacids can reduce absorption, and black stools are an expected side effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raloxifene is used for osteoporosis treatment in postmenopausal women, acting as a selective estrogen receptor modulator.