ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Because HDL transports cholesterol for destructions and removes it from the body, it is considered “ †cholesterol.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HDL cholesterol is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream, decreasing the risk of heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been prescribed several medications. Which medication is a beta blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta blocker commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Question 4 of 5
What classification of antianginal medications is also used for coronary artery spasms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers are commonly used to treat both stable angina and coronary artery spasms because they relax blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.
Question 5 of 5
The client is in a manic phase of bipolar disorder, and is receiving lithium. What will the nurse expect to assess when the client's lithium level is 0.3 mEq/L?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A lithium level of 0.3 mEq/L is below the therapeutic range, so the nurse would expect to assess symptoms of under-medication, such as hyperactivity.