ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism and has been taking levothyroxine for 2 months. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reduced cold intolerance indicates that levothyroxine is effectively correcting hypothyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adult clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Decreased renal function, multiple health problems, and polypharmacy increase the risk of adverse drug reactions in older adults.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received neostigmine 1 hr ago and is experiencing a muscarinic response. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neostigmine stimulates muscarinic receptors, leading to excessive salivation as a muscarinic response.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering ferrous sulfate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering ferrous sulfate through a straw prevents tooth staining, a common side effect of the elixir.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitoring is essential for clients on warfarin to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation and prevent bleeding or clotting.