ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients has a contraindication for receiving oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking, especially in women over 35, increases cardiovascular risks with oral contraceptives, making it a contraindication, making option D correct.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guaifenesin, an expectorant, thins and loosens mucus, aiding its removal in patients with thick secretions, making option B the expected drug.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is to begin taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tamoxifen increases the risk of thromboembolic events, such as clots, a serious adverse effect to monitor, making option B the expected finding.
Question 4 of 5
A woman visits a health center requesting oral contraceptives. Which laboratory test is most important for the nurse to assess before the patient begins oral contraceptive therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pregnancy test is critical before starting oral contraceptives to rule out pregnancy, as they are contraindicated in pregnant women, making option D the most important test.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.175 mg PO once a day. The amount available is levothyroxine 8 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Converting 0.175 mg to 175 mcg, then dividing by 8 mcg/tablet gives 21.875 tablets, rounded to 22, making option D the correct dose.