ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who has rheumatoid arthritis and asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize Which of the following findings in the client's history is a contraindication to this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin, an NSAID, can irritate the stomach lining, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in clients with a history of gastric ulcers.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mydriatic eye drops. Which of the following manifestations indicates to the nurse that the client has developed a systemic anticholinergic effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mydriatic eye drops can cause systemic anticholinergic effects like constipation due to reduced GI motility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client Who has cancer and a prescription for methotrexate PO. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports bleeding gums?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate can reduce platelet counts, causing bleeding gums, requiring a platelet count check.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Cushing's Triad following a subdural hematoma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure by drawing water from brain tissue in Cushing's Triad.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who states he takes ginkgo biloba every day to improve his memory. The nurse should identify a potential interaction with which of the following medications the client is taking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba's anticoagulant properties increase bleeding risk with warfarin.