ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about amitriptyline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, commonly increases appetite, leading to weight gain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Combination therapy with multiple drugs prevents resistance in tuberculosis treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor and is receiving epidural anesthesia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension from epidurals risks fetal distress due to reduced placental perfusion, making it the priority.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who received epinephrine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as an adverse effect of epinephrine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine increases myocardial demand, potentially causing chest pain, a serious adverse effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paroxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes drowsiness, especially during dose initiation.