ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and is starting to take gentamicin. Which of the following client laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to detect an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine levels should be monitored as gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity, leading to impaired kidney function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who is taking simvastatin to correct plasma lipid levels. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an adverse effect of simvastatin therapy. Statins can cause liver damage, which is indicated by elevated liver enzymes such as ALT.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for methimazole for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sore throat can be a sign of agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of methimazole that involves a dangerously low white blood cell count. Patients are advised to contact their provider if they experience a sore throat.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol to treat gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is crucial when taking allopurinol to prevent kidney stones and ensure uric acid is effectively excreted.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has been taking St. John's wort. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications can interact with St. John's wort?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression. St. John's wort can interact with SSRIs like citalopram, potentially leading to serotonin syndrome.