ATI RN
ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient who has schizophrenia strategies to cope with anticholinergic effects of fluphenazine. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to the patient to minimize anticholinergic effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chewing sugarless gum stimulates saliva production, alleviating dry mouth, a common anticholinergic effect.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been treated with antiparkinson medications for 3 months. What therapeutic responses should the nurse look for when assessing this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antiparkinson medications improve motor symptoms, enhancing daily living activities.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been taking ergotamine to relieve their migraines. Which of the following adverse effects would indicate to the nurse that the drug may have entered into toxic levels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delirium is a sign of ergotamine toxicity, indicating central nervous system effects such as confusion or hallucinations at toxic levels.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has given medication instructions to a patient receiving phenytoin. Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient has an adequate understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin can cause gingival hyperplasia, so oral hygiene is crucial, indicating proper understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A 29-year-old patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with the following symptoms: restlessness, hyperactive reflexes, talkativeness, confusion and periods of panic, and tachycardia. The nurse suspects that he may be experiencing the effects of taking which substance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stimulants cause restlessness, hyperactive reflexes, and tachycardia, matching the described symptoms.