ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time and needs to know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consulting a drug reference guide provides accurate, specific information about potential food and medication interactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the TPN solution refrigerated until 1 hour before infusion allows it to reach room temperature, reducing discomfort during administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sildenafil can cause severe hypotension when combined with nitroglycerin due to additive vasodilatory effects.