ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. When reinforcing teaching with the client about ways to prevent lithium toxicity, the nurse should advise the client do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients should be cautious with physical activity in hot weather, as excessive sweating can lead to dehydration, increasing the risk of lithium toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
An older patient has a prescription for sertraline (Zoloft) 25 mg/day, P O. to be taken for 1 week and then increased to 50 mg/day the second week. The pharmacy gives the patient 50-mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per day during the first week?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Half a tablet of a 50 mg tablet would correctly provide the 25 mg dose prescribed for the first week.
Question 3 of 5
What classification of antianginal medications is also used for coronary artery spasms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers are commonly used to treat both stable angina and coronary artery spasms because they relax blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.
Question 4 of 5
Which lifestyle changes should the nurse recommend to the client to lower blood lipid levels? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Smoking cessation, increased exercise, and restricting dietary cholesterol can help lower lipid levels and improve cardiovascular health.
Question 5 of 5
What is the term for a medical condition, caused by statins, in which the muscle tissue becomes extremely inflamed, resulting in the breakdown of muscle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream. It can be caused by statin medications among other factors.