ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Vital Signs
History and Physical
Nurse's Notes
Physical Examination Results
Diagnostic Results
1200
Temperature: 37.1°C (98.8°F)
Blood Pressure: 145/95 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 24/min
Heart Rate: 95/min
1700
Temperature: 37.2°C (98.9°F)
Blood Pressure: 103/72 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 18/min
Heart Rate: 105/min
Question 1 of 5
The client is at risk for developing which condition? Complete the following sentence by selecting the correct options from the list below: The client is at risk for developing Syncopecardiac arrhythmiaMuscle spasmsFluid overload due to HypokalemiaHypertensionHypernatremiaSinus tachycardia.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: The client is at risk for developing cardiac arrhythmia due to hypokalemia. Low potassium levels can lead to irregular heartbeats, indicated by the client's symptoms and potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a duodenal ulcer and is starting to take sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is recommended while taking sucralfate to help prevent constipation, a common side effect of the medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been taking verapamil as prescribed for two months. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common adverse effect of verapamil due to its vasodilatory effects. Bradycardia occurs because verapamil slows down the heart rate. Constipation is common due to the medication's effect on smooth muscle relaxation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy status should be assessed as alendronate is contraindicated during pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving gemfibrozil. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle tenderness is a known adverse effect of gemfibrozil. It can indicate myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which are serious conditions that require medical attention.