ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving a client who is immediately postoperative following hip arthroplasty. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer for DVT prophylaxis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, is effective for DVT prophylaxis post-hip arthroplasty due to rapid onset, unlike warfarin, aspirin, or heparin infusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving digoxin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anorexia is a sign of digoxin toxicity, often with nausea and vomiting, due to its narrow therapeutic range. Ataxia, photosensitivity, and jaundice are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An electric razor reduces bleeding risk, unlike doubling doses, expecting nosebleeds, or increasing fiber (unrelated to warfarin).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing a medical interview with a client who has elevated cholesterol levels and takes warfarin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following actions by the client can potentiate the effects of warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Garlic's antiplatelet properties enhance warfarin's anticoagulant effect, increasing bleeding risk, unlike low-fat diets, grapefruit juice, or flax seeds.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough, which should be reported. It can be taken with or without food, facial swelling suggests angioedema (a serious reaction), and increased potassium risks hyperkalemia.