ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has angina about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels, increasing cardiac oxygen delivery to relieve angina, its primary therapeutic effect.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting after beginning treatment with an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which of the following side-effects will the nurse be sure to assess for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dry, non-productive cough is a well-documented side effect of ACE inhibitors due to bradykinin accumulation, requiring specific monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a myocardial infarction (MI) and prescribed aspirin 325mg PO daily. Which of following effects of this medication would this client benefit from following a MI?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin's platelet aggregation inhibition prevents further clot formation, reducing cardiovascular event risk post-MI.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has just experienced a pulmonary embolism is administered alteplase (Activase). Which of the following side effects associated with this medication would the nurse assess for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteplase, a thrombolytic, increases bleeding risk, including internal bleeding, due to its clot-dissolving action, requiring vigilant monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A client arrives to the healthcare setting currently taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) daily. Which assessment finding associated with atorvastatin (Lipitor) would need immediate reporting to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dark-red urine may indicate rhabdomyolysis, a serious atorvastatin side effect, requiring immediate reporting to prevent kidney damage.