ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raloxifene is used for osteoporosis treatment in postmenopausal women, acting as a selective estrogen receptor modulator.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has active tuberculosis and is taking rifampin reports that his urine and sweat have developed a red-orange tinge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red-orange discoloration of urine and sweat is a harmless, expected side effect of rifampin, requiring only documentation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-ceiling diuretics like furosemide can cause hypokalemia, which increases the risk of digoxin toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who requires treatment for high cholesterol. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colesevelam lowers LDL cholesterol by binding bile acids, making it an appropriate choice for high cholesterol treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot flashes are a common adverse effect of tamoxifen, a hormonal therapy for breast cancer, due to its estrogen-modulating effects.