ATI RN
ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The barbiturate phenobarbital is prescribed for a patient with epilepsy. While assessing the patient's current medications, the nurse recognizes that interactions may occur with which drugs? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Phenobarbital induces hepatic enzymes, reducing the efficacy of oral contraceptives, warfarin, opioids, and diuretics.
Question 2 of 5
For dinner the client drank two 8 oz cups of coffee and had a 12 ounce soft drink at 2100. The client voided 4 times on your shift (100ml, 250mL 300ml, and 550mL). At 1700 the client had 100mL emesis. Calculate the intake from 1500 to 2300 when your shift ends. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Total intake is calculated as: 2 cups coffee (2 × 8 oz = 16 oz) + 12 oz soft drink = 28 oz. No additional intake is mentioned from 2100 to 2300.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
When assessing patients in the preoperative area, the nurse knows that which patient is at a higher risk for an altered response to anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Advanced age (82 years) increases the risk of altered anesthesia response due to physiological changes and reduced drug clearance.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has had an overdose of an intravenous cholinergic drug. The nurse expects to administer which drug as an antidote?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atropine sulfate is the antidote for cholinergic overdose, counteracting excessive muscarinic receptor stimulation.