ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has angina pectoris and a new prescription to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaving excess hair from the skin before applying a nitroglycerin patch helps ensure proper adhesion and absorption of the medication.
Question 2 of 5
What is the correct medical term used to describe impaired blood flow in the coronary arteries?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coronary heart disease (CH
D) refers to the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
Question 3 of 5
A patient asks how most antidepressants work. The nurse responds by saying that antidepressants improve mood by increasing levels of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antidepressants commonly work by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain.
Question 4 of 5
The client is going to be started on cholestyramine (Questran), 6 mg three times daily. What instruction should the nurse provide to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking cholestyramine with large amounts of fluid helps prevent gastrointestinal side effects and improves its effectiveness in lowering cholesterol levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for the past 2 weeks. Which of the following data collection findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is developing serotonin syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever is one of the hallmark symptoms of serotonin syndrome, along with other signs such as agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, dilated pupils, and sweating.