ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing a medical interview with a client who has elevated cholesterol levels and takes warfarin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following actions by the client can potentiate the effects of warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Garlic's antiplatelet properties enhance warfarin's anticoagulant effect, increasing bleeding risk, unlike low-fat diets, grapefruit juice, or flax seeds.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who takes warfarin daily. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ginger root increases bleeding risk with warfarin, requiring further teaching, unlike consistent salads, regular dosing, or INR checks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypercholesterolemia and is receiving simvastatin. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause muscle weakness, indicating potential rhabdomyolysis, a serious adverse effect. Blurred vision, hypotension, and urinary retention are not typical side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a coronary care unit is admitting a client who has had CPR following a cardiac arrest. The client is receiving lidocaine IV at 2 mg/min. When the client asks the nurse why he is receiving that medication, the nurse should explain that it has which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lidocaine stabilizes cardiac membranes, suppressing ventricular dysrhythmias post-cardiac arrest, not relieving pain, dissolving clots, or affecting intestinal motility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has hypertension and a prescription change from metoprolol to metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The combination may reduce side effects by lowering doses of each drug, improving tolerance. It's not a stronger dose, requires monitoring, and doesn't eliminate diet needs.