ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 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: B
Rationale: Calcium can interfere with the absorption of levothyroxine, requiring a 4-hour separation to ensure effectiveness.
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, an ACE inhibitor, can cause orthostatic hypotension, requiring caution when changing positions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has started taking theophylline. Which of the following client findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Theophylline is used to manage asthma and COPD; decreased wheezing indicates improved airflow and effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering insulin 1 hour before the scheduled time is a medication error that could affect the client's blood glucose levels and requires documentation via an incident report to ensure proper follow-up and prevent future occurrences.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buspirone can cause bradycardia as an adverse effect due to its effects on the autonomic nervous system.