ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and a new prescription for doxazosin IR. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering the medication at bedtime is the correct first action. Doxazosin can cause dizziness and hypotension, especially after the first dose, so taking it at bedtime can help minimize these effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been taking verapamil as prescribed for two months. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common adverse effect of verapamil due to its vasodilatory effects. Bradycardia occurs because verapamil slows down the heart rate. Constipation is common due to the medication's effect on smooth muscle relaxation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and is starting to take oral ibandronate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking one tablet of ibandronate on the same date each month is correct. This ensures consistent dosing and helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a duodenal ulcer and is starting to take sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is recommended while taking sucralfate to help prevent constipation, a common side effect of the medication.
Question 5 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 on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Black stools can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding and should be reported. Antacids can interfere with absorption. Orange juice can decrease absorption of some medications. Taking with meals can reduce discomfort.