ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports taking propranolol for several years but has recently stopped for financial reasons. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of propranolol can cause rebound tachycardia due to unopposed sympathetic activity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staying upright for 15 minutes after taking ferrous gluconate prevents esophageal irritation, indicating correct understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has bipolar disorder prior to the administration of lithium carbonate. The client's lithium level is 0.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lithium level of 0.6 mEq/L is at the lower end of the therapeutic range; a dosage increase may be needed for optimal efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse reaction to morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a therapeutic effect of naloxone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, so an increased respiratory rate indicates its therapeutic effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glipizide. Which of the following values indicates that the client is adhering to the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.8% indicates good glycemic control, suggesting adherence to the glipizide treatment plan.