ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to Start taking theophylline (Theo-24). The nurse should tell the client that this medication might cause which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Theophylline, a bronchodilator, commonly causes tachycardia as a side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client Who has cancer and a prescription for methotrexate PO. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports bleeding gums?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate can reduce platelet counts, causing bleeding gums, requiring a platelet count check.
Question 3 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and takes PO morphine for pain relief. The client reports that he had to increase the dose of morphine this week to obtain pain relief. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse document as the explanation for this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tolerance to morphine requires higher doses for the same pain relief effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize Which of the following medications can cause glucose intolerance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone increases insulin resistance, leading to hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a contraindication to taking sildenafil?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isosorbide, a nitrate, combined with sildenafil can cause a lethal drop in blood pressure.