ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at an ophthalmology clinic is providing teaching to a client who has open-angle glaucoma and a new prescription for timolol eye drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Timolol must be used regularly for life to control intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma, preventing vision loss.
Question 2 of 5
What is the action of timolol maleate (Timoptic), a beta-adrenergic blocking agent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Timolol reduces intraocular pressure in glaucoma by decreasing aqueous humor production in the ciliary body, its primary mechanism of action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for IV rifampin. The nurse should instruct the client that they should expect to experience which of the following manifestations while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless reddish-orange discoloration of urine and other body fluids, a common side effect the client should expect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed gout. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid production by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, making it effective for treating gout by preventing uric acid crystal buildup in joints.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct, the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic, requiring regular liver function tests to monitor for potential liver damage during treatment.