ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Mood stabilization in patients with bipolar disorder is accomplished with _ and other drugs.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder to prevent or reduce the severity of manic and depressive episodes.
Question 2 of 5
Marie Garcia, age 67, reports that her chronic angina has been recurring even though she has been taking nitroglycerin sublingual tablets as prescribed. She tells the nurse that she used to store the tablets on a table by the window, and when she started to use a new batch of tablets, the problem subsided. What I would explain the ineffectiveness of the tablets?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exposure to light, particularly sunlight, can degrade nitroglycerin, reducing its effectiveness over time.
Question 3 of 5
Which client statement demonstrates understanding of the link between cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This statement accurately reflects the relationship between high cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease risk.
Question 4 of 5
The client is going to be started on cholestyramine (Questran), 6 mg three times daily. What instruction should the nurse provide to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking cholestyramine with large amounts of fluid helps prevent gastrointestinal side effects and improves its effectiveness in lowering cholesterol levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sublingual administration of nitroglycerin provides the most rapid onset of action due to direct absorption through the oral mucosa.