ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a prescription for glipizide. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes the action of glipizide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glipizide, a sulfonylurea, stimulates pancreatic beta cells to release insulin, lowering blood glucose levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Cushing's Triad following a subdural hematoma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure by drawing water from brain tissue in Cushing's Triad.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a family practice clinic receives a call from a client who is prescribed oral contraceptives but forgot to take one dose. The client reports she is in the first week of a 28-day cycle pack. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking the missed dose immediately and continuing as ordered, with backup contraception, minimizes pregnancy risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin toxicity can cause tinnitus, a sign of salicylism that should be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent Which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of prednisone can cause adrenocortical insufficiency due to suppressed endogenous cortisol production.