ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, causes sedation due to CNS effects, unlike bradycardia, constipation (less common), or hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) following surgery. Which of the following assessments is an indication that the client might be experiencing circulatory overload?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates circulatory overload from fluid accumulation in the lungs, unlike bradycardia, flushing, or vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and asks the nurse about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a nonselective beta-blocker, can cause bronchoconstriction, contraindicating it in asthma, unlike migraines, glaucoma, or depression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who is to start warfarin therapy and currently uses herbal supplements at home. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following herbal supplements can interact adversely with warfarin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feverfew can increase bleeding risk by inhibiting platelet aggregation, adversely interacting with warfarin and potentially altering INR levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast is given daily, often in the morning for children, to prevent asthma symptoms, not mixed with water, at wheezing onset, or before exercise.