ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Methotrexate lowers immunity, increasing infection risk, and alcohol increases liver damage risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CORD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for pneumonia for the past week. The client has been receiving intravenous corticosteroids as part of his therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the level is still elevated. What is the best explanation for this elevation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids have a counter-regulatory effect, increasing glucose levels.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the laboratory results of a client who has received chemotherapy. The loss of which blood cell leads to lack of energy, fatigue, intolerance of activity and hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red blood cells carry oxygen, and their loss causes fatigue and hypoxemia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medication orders for a client who will be receiving aminoglycoside therapy. Which other medication or medication class, if ordered, would be a potential interaction concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aminoglycosides and loop diuretics are both ototoxic, increasing risk when used together.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching a client who is beginning antilipemic therapy about possible drug-food interactions, the nurse will discuss which food?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit juice interacts with statins, increasing blood levels and side effect risks.