ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings and notes that a client's lithium level is 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemodialysis is the treatment of choice for severe lithium toxicity to rapidly remove excess lithium from the bloodstream.
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
A patient is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for depression. In planning care for this patient, the nurse knows that a hypertensive crisis may be possible and plans on having what drug on hand as an antidote?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine, are commonly used as antidotes for hypertensive crisis associated with MAOI use.
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
The nurse is describing angina to a family member of a client recently diagnosed with the condition. Which characterization of angina is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain that occurs on physical exertion or emotional stress is the classic symptom of angina, caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.