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ATI N303 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so avoiding driving until its effects are known ensures client safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration records from the previous shift. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse a need for an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing bupropion XL, an extended-release medication, alters its release mechanism, potentially causing overdose or reduced efficacy, warranting an incident report.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving dopamine IV to treat left ventricular failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dopamine increases systolic blood pressure by improving cardiac output and vasoconstriction, indicating a therapeutic effect in left ventricular failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin disrupts its protective coating, causing immediate release in the stomach, which can lead to irritation or reduced efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 125 mcg PO daily. Available is digoxin PO 0.25 mg/tablet. 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:
To calculate: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg; 0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets, ensuring the correct digoxin dose.