ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before beginning a client's therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, the nurse will assess for concurrent use of which medications or medication class?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SSRIs interact with NSAIDs, increasing bleeding risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing sympathetic nervous system stimulation. What assessment finding supports this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system leads to increased heart rate, vasoconstriction with increased blood pressure, and decreased salivary gland secretion.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps thin and remove mucus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 25 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is atenolol 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Desired/available * tab = 25/50 * 1 = 0.5 tab per dose.
Question 5 of 5
When giving chemotherapy as cancer treatment, the nurse recognizes that toxicity to rapidly growing normal cells also occurs. Which rapidly growing normal cells are also harmed by chemotherapy? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, including GI mucosa, hair follicles, and bone marrow.