ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba has antiplatelet effects that can increase bleeding risk with warfarin, unlike probiotics, Coenzyme Q10, or valerian, which have minimal or no significant interaction with warfarin.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
1 week ago:
Temperature 37° C (98.6° F) Heart rate 64/min Respiratory rate 12/min
Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg Today:
Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F) Heart rate 82/min Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching was effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Saline rinses soothe stomatitis, avoiding alcohol prevents irritation, and soft foods reduce trauma. Firm-bristle brushes worsen irritation, and folic acid is recommended with methotrexate, not avoided.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Day 1:
Temperature 36.9°C (98.4" F)
Heart rate 78/min
Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 18/min
Day 14:
Temperature 36.3" C (97.4" F)
Heart rate 86/min
Blood pressure 110/66 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 16/min
Question 3 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Headaches, nausea/vomiting, memory issues, and low sodium (hyponatremia) suggest oxcarbazepine side effects needing urgent attention due to potential toxicity.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
3 days ago:
Client presents with reports of intermittent spotting between menstrual cycles. Pelvic examination and swabs for sexually transmitted infections obtained by the provider. Medications include a combined oral contraceptive.
Today:
Client returns to office to discuss results of laboratory test Education provided on newly obtained prescriptions
Question 4 of 5
Select the 2 statements the nurse should include in the teaching.
| You should avoid the sun while taking this medication. |
| You should use an alternate form of birth control while taking this medication. |
| It is common to experience headache or blurred vision while taking this medication. |
| This medication may cause constipation. |
| You should take this medication with dairy products. |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Doxycycline increases sun sensitivity, risking sunburn, and reduces oral contraceptive effectiveness, necessitating alternate birth control. Headaches and blurred vision are less common, constipation isn't typical, and dairy interferes with absorption.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a provider's prescriptions for medications. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trailing zero (5.0 mg) in lisinopril prescription risks misreading; it should be 5 mg.