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ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient will be starting therapy with a corticosteroid. The nurse reviews the prescriber's orders and notes that an interaction may occur if the corticosteroid is taken with which of these drug classes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids and NSAIDs both increase gastrointestinal bleeding risk, making their combination hazardous, requiring careful monitoring, making option B correct.
Question 2 of 5
A 51-year-old woman will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) as part of treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The nurse reviews potential contraindications, including which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SERMs increase the risk of venous thromboembolism, making it a contraindication, as clots can lead to serious complications, making option A critical to review.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client how to draw up regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular insulin should be clear; cloudiness indicates contamination or expiration, so it should be discarded to ensure safety and efficacy, making option D the correct instruction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following is a therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone reduces inflammation by suppressing immune responses, relieving rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, making option A the therapeutic effect.
Question 5 of 5
A woman visits a health center requesting oral contraceptives. Which laboratory test is most important for the nurse to assess before the patient begins oral contraceptive therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pregnancy test is critical before starting oral contraceptives to rule out pregnancy, as they are contraindicated in pregnant women, making option D the most important test.