ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A laxative has been ordered for a client. The nurse checks the client's medical history and would be concerned if which condition is present?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Laxatives increase bowel peristalsis which could be risky when given in a client with abdominal pain of unknown origin as it may lead to bowel perforation in cases of obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
A client will be discharged with a 1 week supply of an opioid analgesic for pain management after abdominal surgery. The nurse will include which information in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids cause constipation, requiring high fiber intake and adequate fluids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO every 8 hr to a client. The amount available is clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 m/5mL. How many ml- should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Volume (mL) = Ordered dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) = 225/(75/5) = 15 mL.
Question 4 of 5
During an assessment, the client tells the nurse that he eats large amounts of garlic for its cardiovascular benefits. Which drug or drug class, if taken, would have a potential interaction with the garlic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Garlic has anti-platelet effects, increasing the risk of bleeding when used with warfarin.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has been taking cimetidine for hyperacidity calls the clinic to say that the medication has not been effective. The nurse reviews his history and notes that which factor may be influencing the effectiveness of this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking increases acid production, counteracting cimetidine's effects.