ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who states he takes ginkgo biloba every day to improve his memory. The nurse should identify a potential interaction with which of the following medications the client is taking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba's anticoagulant properties increase bleeding risk with warfarin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, provides rapid bronchodilation for acute asthma attacks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat hip pain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking ibuprofen with food reduces gastrointestinal irritation caused by inhibited prostaglandin synthesis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin. The nurse should identify Which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vasopressin increases water reabsorption, reducing urine output in diabetes insipidus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who requires a medication that is packaged in a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when opening the glass ampule?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tapping the top and breaking toward the body ensures safe and accurate ampule opening.