ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria indicates reduced urine output, a sign of fluid volume deficit due to excessive fluid loss from osmotic laxatives.
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, requires limiting potassium-rich foods to prevent hyperkalemia, showing client understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following results indicates the nurse should decrease the infusion rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aPTT of 90 seconds is prolonged, indicating excessive anticoagulation, requiring a decreased heparin rate to prevent bleeding.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paroxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes drowsiness, which clients should monitor to manage daily activities safely.