ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse discovers a loop of bowel protruding through an opening in the surgical incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying moistened sterile gauze to the site is the correct action. This keeps the exposed bowel moist and protected until surgical intervention can be performed.
Question 2 of 5
A client newly prescribed niacin (Nicotinic Acid) presents to the healthcare setting with complaints of flushing following doses. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being administered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can be used to reduce the flushing associated with niacin. Flushing is a common side effect of niacin due to the dilation of blood vessels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an elevated serum potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L (3.5-5.0 mEq/L). Which scheduled medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a cation-exchange resin that is specifically used to treat hyperkalemia. It works by binding to potassium in the gastrointestinal tract, which is then excreted through the feces. This process effectively lowers serum potassium levels. Given its mechanism of action and its specific indication for treating hyperkalemia, sodium polystyrene sulfonate is the appropriate choice for a patient with an elevated potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L.
Question 4 of 5
A client who suffers from hypertension is prescribed propranolol. The nurse would educate the client on which side effects associated with this medication? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol can mask hypoglycemia symptoms cause bronchoconstriction especially in asthma patients
Question 5 of 5
A client suffering from depression presents to the healthcare setting for pharmacologic treatment. Which of the following medications would be considered the first line treatment for depression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sertraline (Zoloft) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used as a first-line treatment for depression.