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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has a new prescription for a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). When the client develops a sample lunch menu, which of the following items requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bologna contains tyramine, which can cause a hypertensive crisis when consumed with MAOIs. Milk, apples, and celery are safe and do not interact with MAOIs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about adverse effects of zolpidem. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daytime sleepiness is a common adverse effect of zolpidem, a sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia. Nighttime sweating, double vision, and change in taste are not typically associated with zolpidem.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus congestion as needed. The nurse should identify that pseudoephedrine is contraindicated for which of the following client conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine increases blood pressure, making it contraindicated in hypertension. It is not contraindicated for eczema, diverticulitis, or migraines.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just begun therapy with alprazolam to treat anxiety. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insomnia can occur with alprazolam, especially if not taken as prescribed or due to paradoxical reactions. Alprazolam typically causes hypotension, not hypertension, and is not associated with hearing loss or bradycardia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a female client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal about chlordiazepoxide. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlordiazepoxide is teratogenic, so notifying the provider about pregnancy is critical. Doubling the dose risks overdose, breast tenderness is not a side effect, and it causes hypotension, not hypertension.