ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Cushing's Triad following a subdural hematoma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure by drawing water from brain tissue in Cushing's Triad.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of cisplatin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cisplatin is ototoxic, potentially causing tinnitus and hearing loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review before administering furosemide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, and checking potassium levels prevents worsening hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed gout. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol lowers uric acid levels, preventing uric acid crystal formation in gout.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to Start taking theophylline (Theo-24). The nurse should tell the client that this medication might cause which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Theophylline, a bronchodilator, commonly causes tachycardia as a side effect.