ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes several daily medications and states that he wants to ask the provider for a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). The nurse knows that sildenafil is contraindicated due to an interaction with which of the following client's medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil interacts with nitrates such as isosorbide, leading to severe hypotension, making it contraindicated in patients taking nitrates.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been prescribed several medications. Which medication is a beta blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta blocker commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is exhibiting the following symptoms: insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and easily agitated. Based on these symptoms, what does the nurse believe these symptoms are caused by?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The symptoms described align with a manic episode, which is a hallmark feature of bipolar disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for the past 2 weeks. Which of the following data collection findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is developing serotonin syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever is one of the hallmark symptoms of serotonin syndrome, along with other signs such as agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, dilated pupils, and sweating.
Question 5 of 5
The patient on methylphenidate (Ritalin) should be assessed for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss is a common side effect of methylphenidate (Ritalin) and should be monitored during treatment.