ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grapefruit juice increases simvastatin levels, risking toxicity like rhabdomyolysis, unlike morning dosing, tinnitus, or expecting brown urine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin to treat angina pectoris. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying the patch in the morning maintains nitrate levels during active hours, with a nitrate-free interval at night to prevent tolerance, unlike other options.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has angina about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, increasing oxygen delivery, unlike dissolving clots, improper storage, or excessive dosing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough, which should be reported. It can be taken with or without food, facial swelling suggests angioedema (a serious reaction), and increased potassium risks hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an electric razor minimizes bleeding risk, unlike increasing vitamin K, taking aspirin, or drinking alcohol, which interfere with warfarin.