ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema is a hallmark of chronic venous insufficiency, caused by impaired venous return and fluid pooling in the lower extremities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement about contacting a provider if an erection lasts longer than 6 hours indicates proper understanding. Prolonged erections, known as priapism, can be a serious side effect of sildenafil. It requires immediate medical attention to prevent permanent damage to the penis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient with activity intolerance for possible orthostatic hypotension. Which finding will help confirm orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A drop of 20+ mmHg in systolic or 10+ mmHg in diastolic within 3 minutes of standing confirms orthostatic hypotension.
Choice B meets this criterion.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with allergic rhinitis is prescribed an antihistamine to assist with symptoms. Which of the following medications below would be considered a second-generation antihistamine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is a second-generation antihistamine. Second-generation antihistamines are known for causing less sedation compared to first-generation antihistamines.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who overdosed on morphine and has a respiratory rate of 6/min. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naloxone is the standard treatment for opioid overdose, including morphine. It is an opioid antagonist that binds to opioid receptors in the brain, effectively reversing the effects of opioids and restoring normal respiration.