ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension is a sign of an allergic reaction to ceftriaxone, indicating possible anaphylaxis, requiring prompt recognition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, requires limiting potassium-rich foods to prevent hyperkalemia, showing client understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease and is taking methimazole. Which of the following findings indicates the client needs a lower dose of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bradycardia suggests excessive thyroid suppression by methimazole, indicating a need for dose reduction to prevent hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism and has been taking levothyroxine for 2 months. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Improved cold tolerance indicates levothyroxine is correcting hypothyroidism, normalizing metabolism.
Question 5 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: C
Rationale: Methimazole reduces thyroid hormone levels, slowing metabolism, which can improve sleep by calming the nervous system.