ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease and is taking methimazole. Which of the following findings indicates the client needs a lower dose of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bradycardia suggests excessive thyroid suppression by methimazole, indicating a need for dose reduction to prevent hypothyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving heparin therapy for deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reduced calf circumference indicates decreased swelling from the thrombus, showing heparin's effectiveness in resolving the clot.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole reduces thyroid hormone levels, slowing metabolism, which can improve sleep by calming the nervous system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has bipolar disorder prior to the administration of lithium carbonate. The client's lithium level is 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lithium level of 2.6 mEq/L indicates toxicity, requiring hemodialysis to rapidly reduce levels and prevent harm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effects of ergotamine to a client who has migraine headaches. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ergotamine can cause vasoconstriction, leading to paresthesias (tingling sensations), a known adverse effect to include in teaching.