ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate has a urine output of 20 mL/hr. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (20 mL/hr) suggests magnesium sulfate toxicity; calcium gluconate is the antidote, unlike naloxone, protamine, or flumazenil.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An electric razor reduces bleeding risk, unlike doubling doses, expecting nosebleeds, or increasing fiber (unrelated to warfarin).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heparin is injected into the abdomen above the iliac crest to minimize bleeding, avoiding massage, large needles, or thick gauges.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed agranulocytosis as a result of taking propylthiouracil to treat hyperthyroidism. The nurse should understand that this client is at increased risk for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agranulocytosis reduces white blood cells, increasing infection risk, unlike bleeding, hyperglycemia, or ecchymosis, which are not directly related.