ATI RN
ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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
During a routine appointment, a patient with a history of seizures is found to have a phenytoin level of 23 mcg/mL. What concern will the nurse have, if any?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin levels above 20 mcg/mL are toxic, risking symptoms like nystagmus and ataxia, requiring dosage adjustment.
Question 4 of 5
An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a patient in shock. The nurse will note that this drug has had its primary intended effect if which expected outcome occurs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenergic agonists increase heart rate and contractility, improving cardiac output and tissue perfusion, which is the primary goal in shock treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of haloperidol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Haloperidol, a first-generation antipsychotic, commonly causes extrapyramidal symptoms like dystonia and parkinsonism.