ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about using a beclomethasone inhaler along with an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include about the beclomethasone inhaler?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gargling with water after using a beclomethasone inhaler helps prevent oral candidiasis (thrush), a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a prescribed influenza immunization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client to describe their concerns allows the nurse to understand the client's perspective and address any misconceptions or fears they may have about the influenza immunization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer mannitol IV to a client. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an expected outcome of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used primarily to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP) and treat cerebral edema.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been taking verapamil as prescribed for two months. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common adverse effect of verapamil due to its vasodilatory effects. Bradycardia occurs because verapamil slows down the heart rate. Constipation is common due to the medication's effect on smooth muscle relaxation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who is taking simvastatin to correct plasma lipid levels. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an adverse effect of simvastatin therapy. Statins can cause liver damage, which is indicated by elevated liver enzymes such as ALT.