ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is trying to quit smoking. Which of the following instructions about nicotine replacement options should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding beverages with nicotine lozenges ensures proper absorption. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious clozapine side effect. Other statements are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oliguria indicates fluid volume deficit due to excessive fluid loss from osmotic laxatives. Other findings are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostate hypertrophy and a prescription for doxazosin. The client tells the nurse, 'I do not want to take this medication. I would prefer a natural therapy.' Which of the following supplements should the nurse suggest the client discuss with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saw palmetto may reduce symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, which reduces prostate growth. Black cohosh is used for menopausal symptoms, garlic supports cardiovascular health, and feverfew treats migraines, none of which address BPH.