ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma and a prescription for albuterol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a beta-agonist, can cause tachycardia as a common adverse effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide and amikacin together increase the risk of ototoxicity, necessitating monitoring for hearing loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium levels; a potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L indicates effective treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic; limiting potassium-rich foods prevents hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering medications. The client tells the nurse, 'I forgot to tell the doctor I take albuterol for asthma.' For which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose and notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker, can antagonize albuterol's bronchodilatory effects and may exacerbate asthma symptoms by causing bronchoconstriction.