ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended release. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Statin medications like lovastatin can rarely cause liver enzyme abnormalities, so baseline liver function tests are typically recommended before starting therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a group of nurses about the uses of mannitol. Which of the following client conditions is an indication for administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intraocular pressure in conditions like acute glaucoma by drawing fluid out of the eye.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended release. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Statin medications like lovastatin can rarely cause liver enzyme abnormalities, so baseline liver function tests are typically recommended before starting therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed phenytoin. Which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ataxia can impair safety and daily activities, requiring provider evaluation and possible dosage adjustment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports smoking 3 packs of cigarettes per day and has a prescription for nicotine gum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing nicotine gum slowly over 30 minutes allows controlled nicotine delivery through the buccal mucosa to manage cravings effectively.