ATI RN
ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a public clinic is planning a health fair for older adult clients in the community. In teaching medication safety, which of the following foods should the nurse advise the clients to avoid when taking their prescriptions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grapefruit juice interacts with many medications by inhibiting the cytochrome P450 enzyme system, potentially leading to dangerous drug levels. Carbonated beverages, orange juice, and milk have fewer and less severe interactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast is taken once daily in the evening for maintenance therapy to control asthma symptoms. It is not a rescue medication, is taken orally (not inhaled), and does not require mouth rinsing like corticosteroids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam to treat insomnia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alprazolam causes drowsiness, so avoiding activities requiring alertness is crucial. It does not require a high-fat meal, is not necessarily taken nightly, and is not associated with peripheral edema.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increase in mood indicates sertraline's effectiveness in treating depression. Blood pressure, weight loss, and leg swelling are not primary indicators.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is receiving carbamazepine for partial seizure disorder. Which of the following statements by the client's parent is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: New bruises can indicate a serious adverse effect, such as bone marrow suppression leading to thrombocytopenia, which requires immediate attention. Naps, nausea, and dry mouth are less urgent concerns.