ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who experiences migraine headaches and has asked about a prescription for sumatriptan. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as a contraindication for taking sumatriptan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coronary artery disease (CA
D) is a contraindication for sumatriptan. Sumatriptan can cause vasoconstriction of coronary arteries, which can exacerbate CAD and increase the risk of myocardial infarction or other cardiac events.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An allergy to atropine is significant because ipratropium is chemically related to atropine, which could lead to a severe allergic reaction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for benzonatate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant that works by numbing the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active. It can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so patients are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a duodenal ulcer and is starting to take sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is recommended while taking sucralfate to help prevent constipation, a common side effect of the medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The client is at risk for developing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is a common risk in the emergency department, especially in patients with diabetes or those who have not eaten for an extended period.