ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine can cause insomnia due to increased metabolic rate and stimulation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is undergoing photodynamic therapy with the medication Verteporfin. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verteporfin is photosensitizing, requiring avoidance of sunlight to prevent severe reactions.
Question 3 of 5
A miotic medication has been prescribed for a client with acute angle-closure glaucoma. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which response should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Miotic medications constrict the pupil, opening the angle to facilitate fluid drainage in angle-closure glaucoma.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clients is at risk for sensorineural hearing loss?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged noise exposure can damage the cochlea or auditory nerve, causing sensorineural hearing loss.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a geriatric patient with loss of hearing acuity over the past several years. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is a common condition among older adults. It typically involves a gradual decline in hearing ability due to changes in the inner ear or auditory nerve as people age.