ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol to treat gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is crucial when taking allopurinol to prevent kidney stones and ensure uric acid is effectively excreted.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the prevention of medication errors. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as the most frequent cause of fatal medication errors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Name confusion between two medications with similar sounding names is the most frequent cause of fatal medication errors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy status should be assessed as alendronate is contraindicated during pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who is taking simvastatin to correct plasma lipid levels. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an adverse effect of simvastatin therapy. Statins can cause liver damage, which is indicated by elevated liver enzymes such as ALT.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting is a common sign of digoxin toxicity, along with nausea, confusion, and visual disturbances.