ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Nurses’ Notes
Vital Signs
The client called with laboratory results and a new provider prescription. Education was provided on iron deficiency anemia and the ferrous sulfate prescription. The client was instructed to return to the office in one month.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide teaching to the client about the new prescription. For each teaching statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the teaching statement is indicated or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | indicated | contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication | ||
| Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication | ||
| Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication | ||
| You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A: Indicated, B: Contraindicated, C: Contraindicated, D: Indicated
Rationale: Black stools are a common side effect of ferrous sulfate. Antacids interfere with iron absorption. Orange juice enhances iron absorption. Taking with meals can reduce discomfort.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been taking verapamil as prescribed for two months. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common adverse effect of verapamil due to its vasodilatory effects. Bradycardia occurs because verapamil slows down the heart rate. Constipation is common due to the medication's effect on smooth muscle relaxation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and is starting to take oral ibandronate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking one tablet of ibandronate on the same date each month is correct. This ensures consistent dosing and helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should monitor which of the following clients for manifestations of hypokalemia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Prednisone can cause hypokalemia by increasing renal potassium excretion.
Torsemide can lead to hypokalemia by promoting potassium loss. Polystyrene sulfonate can cause hypokalemia as it removes potassium. Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion.
Extract:
Nurses’ Notes
Vital Signs
The client called with laboratory results and a new provider prescription. Education was provided on iron deficiency anemia and the ferrous sulfate prescription. The client was instructed to return to the office in one month.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide teaching to the client about the new prescription. For each teaching statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the teaching statement is indicated or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | indicated | contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication | ||
| Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication | ||
| Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication | ||
| You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A: Indicated, B: Contraindicated, C: Contraindicated, D: Indicated
Rationale: Black stools are a common side effect of ferrous sulfate. Antacids interfere with iron absorption. Orange juice enhances iron absorption. Taking with meals can reduce discomfort.