ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is associated with tendonitis and rupture, particularly the Achilles tendon, requiring prompt reporting of tendon pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client Who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Montelukast, taken nightly, prevents asthma symptoms and causes drowsiness, aiding compliance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following medications for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leuprolide, a GnRH agonist, suppresses testosterone, slowing prostate cancer tissue growth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a prescription for glipizide. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes the action of glipizide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glipizide, a sulfonylurea, stimulates pancreatic beta cells to release insulin, lowering blood glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, provides rapid bronchodilation for acute asthma attacks.