ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving digoxin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anorexia is a sign of digoxin toxicity, often with nausea and vomiting, due to its narrow therapeutic range. Ataxia, photosensitivity, and jaundice are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heparin is injected into the abdomen above the iliac crest to minimize bleeding, avoiding massage, large needles, or thick gauges.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and asks the nurse about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a nonselective beta-blocker, can cause bronchoconstriction, contraindicating it in asthma, unlike migraines, glaucoma, or depression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following hip arthroplasty. The nurse should anticipate which of the following medications for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin prevents DVT post-hip arthroplasty, unlike aspirin (less effective), alteplase (thrombolytic), or clopidogrel (arterial thrombosis).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for propranolol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following severe reactions to this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol can cause postural hypotension by reducing vascular tone, leading to dizziness or falls, unlike ototoxicity, hypokalemia, or tachycardia.