ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who is prescribed diphenhydramine to relieve pruritus. The client asks the nurse how he can minimize the daytime sedation he is experiencing. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking diphenhydramine at bedtime minimizes daytime sedation, a common side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing the parents of a client who has a new prescription for methylphenidate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate affects alertness, requiring caution with activities like driving.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is on long term omeprazole therapy. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omeprazole reduces gastric acid secretion, relieving dyspeptic symptoms like epigastric pain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for calcium carbonate to treat osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following as a possible adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium supplementation increases the risk of calcium stone formation, causing flank pain due to urinary tract stretching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking hydrochlorothiazide early prevents sleep disruption from frequent urination.