ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has just experienced a pulmonary embolism is administered alteplase (Activase). Which of the following side effects associated with this medication would the nurse assess for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteplase, a thrombolytic, increases bleeding risk, including internal bleeding, due to its clot-dissolving action, requiring vigilant monitoring.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting after beginning treatment with an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which of the following side-effects will the nurse be sure to assess for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dry, non-productive cough is a well-documented side effect of ACE inhibitors due to bradykinin accumulation, requiring specific monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving heparin. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot, which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin prevents new clot formation but does not lyse existing clots, which the body gradually reabsorbs.
Question 5 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.