ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil). The client tells the nurse that they consumed two glasses of Chianti (red) wine at lunchtime. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's blood pressure is the priority action because phenelzine is an MAOI, and consuming wine while taking MAOIs can lead to a hypertensive crisis.
Question 2 of 5
Aspirin may be used in the treatment of angina and MI for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation, making it useful in preventing clot formation in conditions such as angina and myocardial infarction.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drug classes does isosorbide (Isordil) belong to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isosorbide is a nitrate, which is used primarily to treat and prevent episodes of angina by relaxing and widening blood vessels.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is educating a group of clients on how high cholesterol leads to heart disease. Which explanation regarding high cholesterol is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High cholesterol can lead to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, which can narrow the blood vessels and decrease blood flow to the heart, increasing the risk of heart disease.
Question 5 of 5
Patient education for the patient started on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor would include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sexual dysfunction, including decreased libido and difficulty achieving orgasm, is one of the most common adverse effects of SSRIs and should be discussed during patient education.