ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pioglitazone causes fluid retention, risking edema and heart failure exacerbation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received midazolam IV for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Midazolam risks respiratory depression; oxygen saturation ensures adequate ventilation.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methimazole reduces thyroid hormone levels, slowing metabolism and increasing sleepiness.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
0900:
The client is being seen in the office. The client reports feeling fatigued and having a heavy menstrual cycle the past year. Upon assessment, the client's conjunctiva and mucosal membranes are pale. Provider notified and laboratory samples to be drawn. 2 Days Later:
Provider reviewed laboratory results and prescription written.
A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office. The client reports feeling fatigued and having a heavy menstrual cycle the past year. Upon assessment, the client's conjunctiva and mucosal membranes are pale. The nurse notifies the client and provides teaching about the newly prescribed medication (ferrous sulfate). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
| Options | Understanding | No Understanding |
|---|---|---|
| I should take my medication on an empty stomach. | ||
| I should avoid taking antacids while on this medication. | ||
| If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider. | ||
| I should rinse my mouth after taking this medication. | ||
| I should take this medication with orange juice. |
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A: Taking ferrous sulfate on an empty stomach enhances absorption by minimizing interference from food. B: Antacids reduce iron absorption by altering stomach pH, so avoiding them ensures effectiveness. D: Rinsing the mouth prevents staining of teeth, a common side effect of iron supplements. E: Orange juice, rich in vitamin C, increases iron absorption by reducing ferric to ferrous iron.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN requires a central line for safe delivery into large veins.