ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with full hearing loss. What should the nurse recommend for the home environment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Installing flashing lights for alarms is an effective solution for clients with hearing loss. Visual alarms can alert the client to important signals such as smoke detectors, doorbells, and other alerts.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with strep throat requires antibiotics for treatment. With an allergy to penicillin, the nurse understands which medication should be avoided due to cross-sensitivity with penicillin medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cephalosporins are a class of antibiotics that can have cross-sensitivity with penicillin.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with allergic rhinitis is prescribed an antihistamine to assist with symptoms. Which of the following medications below would be considered a second-generation antihistamine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is a second-generation antihistamine. Second-generation antihistamines are known for causing less sedation compared to first-generation antihistamines.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a client's daily medications taken at home. Which of the following medications has a risk of dependency if used daily?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative that directly stimulates the nerve endings in the walls of the intestines, causing bowel contractions. Because it forces the bowel to contract, it can lead to dependency if used daily over a long period.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering an estrogen blocker to a client diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Which of the following side effects will the nurse caution the client regarding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thromboembolic events are a well-known and significant risk associated with the use of estrogen blockers. These medications can increase the risk of blood clots, which can lead to serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or stroke. This is because estrogen has a protective effect on blood vessels and blood clotting, and blocking estrogen can disrupt this balance, increasing the propensity for clot formation.