ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving morphine via continuous epidural infusion. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pruritus is a common side effect of epidural morphine due to histamine release. Other effects are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing for allergies with a client who is scheduled to receive the influenza vaccine. Which of the following allergies should the nurse report to the provider as a possible contraindication to receiving the vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Egg allergies may contraindicate some flu vaccines due to egg-based production. Other allergies are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole reduces hyperthyroidism symptoms, including insomnia, leading to increased sleeping. Other effects are symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is taking atorvastatin. Which of the following laboratory values indicates the treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atorvastatin is a statin used to lower LDL cholesterol levels. An LDL level of 120 mg/dL, while not optimal (ideal is <100 mg/dL), indicates a reduction in 'bad' cholesterol, suggesting the treatment is effective. Urine specific gravity measures urine concentration, BUN reflects kidney function, and blood glucose indicates sugar levels, none of which are directly affected by atorvastatin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse accidentally administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin lowers blood glucose, so accidental administration risks hypoglycemia. Checking glucose levels is critical. HDL, thyroid, and uric acid levels are unrelated to metformin's effects.