ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lithium reduces urine concentration, leading to sodium and water loss, requiring adequate sodium intake.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has received some traumatic news is panicking and asks for some medication to help settle down. The nurse anticipates giving which drug that is most appropriate for this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage acute anxiety and panic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 25 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is atenolol 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Desired/available * tab = 25/50 * 1 = 0.5 tab per dose.
Question 4 of 5
During an assessment, the client tells the nurse that he eats large amounts of garlic for its cardiovascular benefits. Which drug or drug class, if taken, would have a potential interaction with the garlic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Garlic has anti-platelet effects, increasing the risk of bleeding when used with warfarin.
Question 5 of 5
When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reviewing the order with the prescriber reduces medication errors.