ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is taking atorvastatin. Which of the following laboratory values indicates the treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atorvastatin is a statin used to lower LDL cholesterol levels. An LDL level of 120 mg/dL, while not optimal (ideal is <100 mg/dL), indicates a reduction in 'bad' cholesterol, suggesting the treatment is effective. Urine specific gravity measures urine concentration, BUN reflects kidney function, and blood glucose indicates sugar levels, none of which are directly affected by atorvastatin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying upright prevents esophageal irritation from ferrous gluconate. Other statements are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse recently administered filgrastim intravenously to a client who has cancer and is receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. For which of the following data, discovered after the medication was administered, should the nurse file an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing with dextrose 5% is incorrect; filgrastim requires saline to avoid incompatibility, warranting an incident report. Other findings are within guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the feet may indicate lithium toxicity, requiring immediate reporting. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sertraline and reports a desire to begin taking supplements. Which of the following supplements should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: St. John's Wort can cause serotonin syndrome when combined with sertraline. Other supplements have no significant interactions.