ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for sertraline (Zoloft) for posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sexual side effects, including decreased libido and difficulty achieving orgasm, are common with sertraline and should be included in discharge teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The patient is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Patient education would include instructions to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is the correct instruction, reflecting the standard protocol for acute angina treatment with nitroglycerin: one tablet under the tongue every 5 minutes as needed, with no more than three tablets in 15 minutes. If pain persists, it is advised to call emergency services.
Question 3 of 5
What classification of antianginal medications is also used for coronary artery spasms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers are commonly used to treat both stable angina and coronary artery spasms because they relax blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.
Question 4 of 5
Patient education for the patient started on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor would include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sexual dysfunction, including decreased libido and difficulty achieving orgasm, is one of the most common adverse effects of SSRIs and should be discussed during patient education.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for imipramine (Tofranil) for treatment of depression. Which of the following should the nurse reinforce in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Imipramine causes dry mouth, so chewing sugarless gum helps. Changing positions slowly minimizes dizziness due to orthostatic hypotension.