ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sildenafil combined with nitroglycerin can cause severe hypotension due to additive vasodilatory effects, potentially leading to cardiovascular collapse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epoetin alfa should be discarded if cloudy, as this indicates potential contamination or degradation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antacids can interfere with ranitidine absorption; spacing them by 1 hour ensures efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitoring is essential for clients on warfarin to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation and prevent bleeding or clotting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic; limiting potassium-rich foods prevents hyperkalemia.