ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with primary hypertension states, 'I don't know why the doctor is worried about my blood pressure. I am feeling just fine.' Which statement by the nurse would be the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertension can cause silent damage to organs like the heart and kidneys, even without symptoms, necessitating ongoing management.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should teach the client who is taking digoxin 0.125 mg PO daily to call the healthcare provider if which side effect is experienced?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visual disturbances, such as halos or blurred vision, are indicative of digoxin toxicity, a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention. Tinnitus, constipation, and vertigo are not typically associated with digoxin toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
Isosorbide mononitrate modified release formula is structured to provide a nitrate free period. The nurse understands that the rationale for this period is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nitrate-free period minimizes tolerance, maintaining the effectiveness of isosorbide mononitrate.
Question 4 of 5
In preparation for a client having a Schilling test the nurse should explain that the test:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Schilling test involves 24-hour urine collection to assess vitamin B12 absorption, critical for diagnosing pernicious anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse auscultates a loud heart murmur while performing a cardiac assessment on a client. The nurse is aware that a heart murmur reflects:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heart murmurs are caused by turbulent blood flow, often due to valvular dysfunction, such as stenosis or regurgitation.