ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a duodenal ulcer and is starting to take sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is recommended while taking sucralfate to help prevent constipation, a common side effect of the medication.
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Nurses’ Notes
Vital Signs
The client called with laboratory results and a new provider prescription. Education was provided on iron deficiency anemia and the ferrous sulfate prescription. The client was instructed to return to the office in one month.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide teaching to the client about the new prescription. For each teaching statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the teaching statement is indicated or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | indicated | contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication | ||
| Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication | ||
| Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication | ||
| You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A: Indicated, B: Contraindicated, C: Contraindicated, D: Indicated
Rationale: Black stools are a common side effect of ferrous sulfate. Antacids interfere with iron absorption. Orange juice enhances iron absorption. Taking with meals can reduce discomfort.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lisinopril for several months. The nurse should plan to check which of the following laboratory values to monitor for adverse effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), so monitoring potassium levels is crucial to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received excessive IV fluids in error. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Contacting the provider is essential to inform them of the error and receive further instructions. Reporting the error to the charge nurse is necessary for proper documentation. Auscultating the client's lungs is important to check for signs of fluid overload. Checking for peripheral edema helps assess the extent of fluid overload.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storing unused tablets at room temperature is correct. Nitroglycerin tablets should be stored in their original container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.