ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose causes hyperthyroidism symptoms, including insomnia, hyperactive reflexes, diarrhea, and anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a contraindication to taking sildenafil?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isosorbide, a nitrate, combined with sildenafil can cause a lethal drop in blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, provides rapid bronchodilation for acute asthma attacks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to administer theophylline by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion to a client who is experiencing an asthma attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic window, requiring an IV pump for accurate dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol impairs liver metabolism, increasing phenytoin toxicity risk.