ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVC)), is taking dietary supplements, and has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should instruct the client to stop which of the following supplements prior to starting the warfarin? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Feverfew, garlic, and gingko can reduce the activity of vitamin K or interfere with platelet function, increasing bleeding risk with warfarin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository to a client. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for insertion of the suppository?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sims position allows the suppository to follow colorectal anatomy.
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: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to low platelet counts and bleeding risks.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing counseling to a woman who is HIV positive and has just discovered that she is pregnant. Which anti-HIV drug is given to HIV-infected pregnant women to prevent transmission of the virus to the infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zidovudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that prevents HIV viral replication, reducing mother-to-child transmission.
Question 5 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency department with severe chest pain. The client reports that the pain has been occurring off and on for a week now. Which assessment finding would indicate the need for cautious use of nitrates and nitrites?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitrates and nitrites are vasodilators and could worsen existing hypotension.