ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent Which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of prednisone can cause adrenocortical insufficiency due to suppressed endogenous cortisol production.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antihistamines worsen baclofen's sedative effects, increasing drowsiness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of young women about the use of oral contraceptives. The nurse should teach that taking Which of the following herbal preparations reduces the effectiveness of this birth control method?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: St. John's wort increases metabolism of estrogen and progesterone, reducing the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client who has a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subcutaneous heparin administration involves injecting without aspiration or massage to prevent bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is instructing the parents of a client who has a new prescription for methylphenidate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate affects alertness, requiring caution with activities like driving.