ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking captopril for one year. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Potassium level should be reviewed because captopril can cause hyperkalemia. WBC with differential should be reviewed because captopril can cause neutropenia or agranulocytosis. BUN level should be reviewed because captopril can affect renal function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metoclopramide. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reduced nausea is a primary outcome for evaluating the effectiveness of metoclopramide, commonly prescribed to manage nausea and vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An allergy to atropine is significant because ipratropium is chemically related to atropine, which could lead to a severe allergic reaction.
Extract:
Nurses’ Notes
Vital Signs
The client called with laboratory results and a new provider prescription. Education was provided on iron deficiency anemia and the ferrous sulfate prescription. The client was instructed to return to the office in one month.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide teaching to the client about the new prescription. For each teaching statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the teaching statement is indicated or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | indicated | contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication | ||
| Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication | ||
| Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication | ||
| You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A: Indicated, B: Contraindicated, C: Contraindicated, D: Indicated
Rationale: Black stools are a common side effect of ferrous sulfate. Antacids interfere with iron absorption. Orange juice enhances iron absorption. Taking with meals can reduce discomfort.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate from the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fludrocortisone is a synthetic corticosteroid that is used to replace aldosterone in patients with adrenal insufficiency. It helps maintain sodium balance and blood pressure.