ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis, who received IV heparin for the past 5 days, and now has a new prescription for oral warfarin in addition to the heparin. The client asks the nurse if both medications are necessary. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin provides immediate anticoagulation while warfarin takes days to reach a therapeutic INR.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking multiple medications. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid performing hazardous activities while taking which of the following medications that can cause daytime sedation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Triazolam, a benzodiazepine, can cause daytime sedation, increasing the risk of hazardous activities.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administered nitroglycerin sublingually to a client who has angina pectoris and experienced chest pain. The client states that his chest pain is relieved but now he has a headache. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches are a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation and may decrease over time.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis, who received IV heparin for the past 5 days, and now has a new prescription for oral warfarin in addition to the heparin. The client asks the nurse if both medications are necessary. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin provides immediate anticoagulation while warfarin takes days to reach a therapeutic INR.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to self-administer regular insulin and NPH insulin from the same syringe. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin should appear clear; cloudiness indicates contamination and it should be discarded.