ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is taking a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client to wait 4 hr after taking levothyroxine before taking which of the following supplements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium interferes with levothyroxine absorption, requiring a 4-hour separation, unlike other supplements listed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril can cause orthostatic hypotension, requiring caution with position changes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV 0.9% sodium chloride for the treatment of hypovolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal blood pressure (124/74 mm Hg) indicates restored volume, unlike high heart rate, edema, or increased hematocrit suggesting ongoing issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Filgrastim boosts WBC production; monitoring WBC count assesses its effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba has antiplatelet effects that can increase bleeding risk with warfarin, unlike probiotics, Coenzyme Q10, or valerian, which have minimal or no significant interaction with warfarin.