ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Simvastatin is most effective when taken in the evening because cholesterol synthesis is highest at night.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse administered nitroglycerin sublingually to a client who has angina pectoris and experienced chest pain. The client states that his chest pain is relieved but now he has a headache. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches are a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation and may decrease over time.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication history of a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications places the client at risk for hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that increases urine output and reduces potassium levels, leading to hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking nitroglycerin oral, sustained-release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin sustained-release capsules should be swallowed whole to ensure slow, consistent release.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5 tablets.
Rationale:
To determine the number of tablets, divide the desired dose (25 mg) by the available strength (50 mg/tablet): 25 mg / 50 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets.