ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder about lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring lithium levels is crucial in managing therapy because of the narrow therapeutic index. Regular blood tests are needed to ensure that lithium levels remain within a safe and effective range.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use when experiencing an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist (SAB
A) that provides rapid relief from bronchospasm by relaxing the muscles around the airways. It is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks due to its fast onset of action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports whenever she sneezes or coughs some urine leaks and has to wear a pantyliner. The nurse recognizes that this is a sign of which type of incontinence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress incontinence occurs when physical movement or activity, such as coughing, sneezing, or exercise, puts pressure on the bladder, leading to involuntary leakage of urine.
Question 4 of 5
A client is taking pyridostigmine for muscle weakness associated with myasthenia gravis. The nurse educates the client on which possible cholinergic side effects associated with this medication? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Excessive sweating, bradycardia, and excessive lacrimation are cholinergic side effects of pyridostigmine due to increased acetylcholine activity. Tachycardia and dry mouth are not typical, as cholinergic effects promote parasympathetic responses.
Question 5 of 5
A registered nurse interprets that a scribbled medication order reads 25 mg. The nurse administers 25 mg of the medication to a patient and then discovers that the dose was incorrectly interpreted and should have been 15 mg. Who is ultimately responsible for the error?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse is ultimately responsible for the error. Nurses are accountable for verifying medication orders and ensuring accurate administration. Misinterpreting a scribbled order indicates a failure to clarify the prescription, which is within the nurse's responsibility.