ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client who takes sublingual nitroglycerin for stable angina. The client reports getting a headache each time he takes the medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Headaches from nitroglycerin's vasodilation can be managed with mild analgesics like acetaminophen, unlike limiting doses, changing medications, or doing nothing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, causes sedation due to CNS effects, unlike bradycardia, constipation (less common), or hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who is to start warfarin therapy and currently uses herbal supplements at home. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following herbal supplements can interact adversely with warfarin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feverfew can increase bleeding risk by inhibiting platelet aggregation, adversely interacting with warfarin and potentially altering INR levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) following surgery. Which of the following assessments is an indication that the client might be experiencing circulatory overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates circulatory overload from fluid accumulation in the lungs, unlike bradycardia, flushing, or vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypercholesterolemia and is receiving simvastatin. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause muscle weakness, indicating potential rhabdomyolysis, a serious adverse effect. Blurred vision, hypotension, and urinary retention are not typical side effects.