ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for colchicine to treat gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking colchicine with food minimizes gastrointestinal side effects like nausea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin, has a duration of 18-24 hours for basal coverage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol impairs liver metabolism, increasing phenytoin toxicity risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose causes hyperthyroidism symptoms, including insomnia, hyperactive reflexes, diarrhea, and anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat hip pain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking ibuprofen with food reduces gastrointestinal irritation caused by inhibited prostaglandin synthesis.