ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a contraindication to taking sildenafil?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isosorbide, a nitrate, combined with sildenafil can cause a lethal drop in blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for fluticasone/salmeterol. For Which if the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A white coating indicates oral thrush, a common adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids, requiring reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine causes drowsiness, impairing cognitive function and affecting driving safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing the parents of a client who has a new prescription for methylphenidate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate affects alertness, requiring caution with activities like driving.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for dimenhydrinate. Which Of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dimenhydrinate, an antihistamine, commonly causes dizziness as a side effect.