ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, can cause hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glipizide. Which of the following values indicates that the client is adhering to the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.8% indicates good glycemic control, suggesting adherence to the glipizide treatment plan.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following results indicates the nurse should decrease the infusion rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An aPTT of 90 seconds is above the therapeutic range, indicating excessive anticoagulation and a need to decrease the heparin infusion rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tuberculosis treatment requires multiple medications to prevent resistance and ensure effective treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sildenafil combined with nitroglycerin can cause severe hypotension due to additive vasodilatory effects, potentially leading to cardiovascular collapse.