ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed agranulocytosis as a result of taking propylthiouracil to treat hyperthyroidism. The nurse should understand that this client is at increased risk for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agranulocytosis reduces white blood cells, increasing infection risk, unlike bleeding, hyperglycemia, or ecchymosis, which are not directly related.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, causes sedation due to CNS effects, unlike bradycardia, constipation (less common), or hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving digoxin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anorexia is a sign of digoxin toxicity, often with nausea and vomiting, due to its narrow therapeutic range. Ataxia, photosensitivity, and jaundice are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and reports hearing a gurgling sound on the side of the catheter insertion. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A gurgling sound suggests air entry from catheter dislodgment, a serious issue requiring immediate attention, unlike occlusion, migration, or rupture.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who reports taking gingko biloba to improve his memory. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gingko biloba can inhibit platelet aggregation, increasing bleeding risk, like bleeding gums, unlike alertness, breast enlargement, or bad breath.