ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about taking methotrexate. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate hydration with methotrexate prevents kidney stone formation from hyperuricemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose causes hyperthyroidism symptoms, including insomnia, hyperactive reflexes, diarrhea, and anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to draw up regular insulin and NPH insulin into the same syringe. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudy regular insulin indicates precipitation, rendering it ineffective and requiring disposal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a group of clients about the contraindications of warfarin therapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin is teratogenic and increases fetal bleeding risk, making it contraindicated in pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking hydrochlorothiazide early prevents sleep disruption from frequent urination.