ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following beverages should the nurse tell the client to avoid while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit juice inhibits CYP3A4, increasing verapamil levels and toxicity risk, unlike orange juice, milk, or coffee.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has angina about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, increasing oxygen delivery, unlike dissolving clots, improper storage, or excessive dosing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who reports taking gingko biloba to improve his memory. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gingko biloba can inhibit platelet aggregation, increasing bleeding risk, like bleeding gums, unlike alertness, breast enlargement, or bad breath.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate has a urine output of 20 mL/hr. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (20 mL/hr) suggests magnesium sulfate toxicity; calcium gluconate is the antidote, unlike naloxone, protamine, or flumazenil.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client who takes sublingual nitroglycerin for stable angina. The client reports getting a headache each time he takes the medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Headaches from nitroglycerin's vasodilation can be managed with mild analgesics like acetaminophen, unlike limiting doses, changing medications, or doing nothing.