ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has erectile dysfunction and has a new prescription for tadalafil. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tadalafil can decrease blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which allows for increased blood flow. This is a known effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors like tadalafil.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperlipidemia and a new prescription for colesevelam. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of colesevelam?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Constipation is a common adverse effect of colesevelam. This medication binds to bile acids in the intestines, which can lead to gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation.
Extract:
Vital Signs
History and Physical
Nurse's Notes
Physical Examination Results
Diagnostic Results
1200
Temperature: 37.1°C (98.8°F)
Blood Pressure: 145/95 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 24/min
Heart Rate: 95/min
1700
Temperature: 37.2°C (98.9°F)
Blood Pressure: 103/72 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 18/min
Heart Rate: 105/min
Question 3 of 5
The client is at risk for developing which condition? Complete the following sentence by selecting the correct options from the list below: The client is at risk for developing Syncopecardiac arrhythmiaMuscle spasmsFluid overload due to HypokalemiaHypertensionHypernatremiaSinus tachycardia.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: The client is at risk for developing cardiac arrhythmia due to hypokalemia. Low potassium levels can lead to irregular heartbeats, indicated by the client's symptoms and potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
Physical Examination Results
1220
Temperature: 40.2° C (104.4° F)
Respiratory rate: 24/min
Heart rate: 125/min
Blood pressure: 90/60 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation: 86% on 2 L oxygen via nasal cannula
A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old male client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following a laparoscopic appendectomy. The client is drowsy and responsive to voice. As part of the assessment, the nurse must monitor the client’s status and respond to changes.
Exhibits
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options:
The nurse should first address the client's Oxygen saturationRespiratory rateBlood pressureMuscle rigidity, followed by the client’s Heart rateTemperatureNausea and vomitingBlood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options: The nurse should first address the client'sOxygen saturationRespiratory rateBlood pressureMuscle rigidity, followed by the client'sHeart rateTemperatureNausea and vomitingBlood pressure.
| Oxygen saturation |
| Respiratory rate |
| Blood pressure |
| Muscle rigidity |
| Heart rate |
| Temperature |
| Nausea and vomiting |
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The nurse should first address the client's oxygen saturation, followed by the client's blood pressure to manage hypoxia and hemodynamic instability.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital Signs at
Vital Signs
Nurse's Notes
Physical Examination Results
The client is a 40-year-old male admitted for an abdominal surgery to repair a hernia. The surgery was completed without complications, and the client was transferred to the PACU for postoperative monitoring. The client has no known drug allergies and a history of hypertension controlled with medication. His last meal was over 12 hours ago. He has no significant history of respiratory conditions and has never experienced an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
A nurse is caring for a 40-year-old male client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following abdominal surgery.
Question 5 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options provided. The nurse should first address the client's:Elevated temperatureLow blood pressureHigh heart rateDecreased oxygen saturation followed by Administer antipyreticsAdminister fluidsApply cooling measuresIncrease oxygen flow rate
| Elevated temperature |
| Low blood pressure |
| High heart rate |
| Decreased oxygen saturation |
| Administer antipyretics |
| Administer fluids |
| Apply cooling measures |
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: The nurse should first address the client's elevated temperature followed by administering fluids to manage fever and stabilize blood pressure.