ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lisinopril for several months. The nurse should plan to check which of the following laboratory values to monitor for adverse effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), so monitoring potassium levels is crucial to prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving an intermittent IV bolus of gentamicin twice daily. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor while the client is receiving this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Serum creatinine should be monitored because gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity. WBC count should be monitored because gentamicin can cause leukopenia or other changes in white blood cell counts.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lisinopril for several months. The nurse should plan to check which of the following laboratory values to monitor for adverse effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), so monitoring potassium levels is crucial to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy with moderate sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex prevents aspiration. Listening to breath sounds detects abnormalities. Monitoring oxygen saturation ensures adequate oxygenation. Monitoring for bleeding is necessary due to airway trauma. Observing for pneumothorax is important as it can occur post-bronchoscopy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has erectile dysfunction and has a new prescription for tadalafil. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tadalafil can decrease blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which allows for increased blood flow. This is a known effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors like tadalafil.