ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of acute hemolytic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low back pain indicates hemolysis from incompatible blood, releasing hemoglobin, unlike neck veins, cough, or tinnitus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed agranulocytosis as a result of taking propylthiouracil to treat hyperthyroidism. The nurse should understand that this client is at increased risk for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agranulocytosis reduces white blood cells, increasing infection risk, unlike bleeding, hyperglycemia, or ecchymosis, which are not directly related.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough, which should be reported. It can be taken with or without food, facial swelling suggests angioedema (a serious reaction), and increased potassium risks hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and requires mechanical ventilation. The client receives a prescription for pancuronium. The nurse recognizes that this medication is for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancuronium, a neuromuscular blocker, suppresses respiratory effort to optimize mechanical ventilation in ARDS, unlike compliance, secretions, or sedation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who reports taking gingko biloba to improve his memory. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gingko biloba can inhibit platelet aggregation, increasing bleeding risk, like bleeding gums, unlike alertness, breast enlargement, or bad breath.