ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client receives sertraline (Zoloft) and lithium. Which assessment data are most indicative of a potentially serious complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever and lack of muscular coordination may indicate symptoms of serotonin syndrome, a potentially serious complication that can occur when sertraline (an SSRI) is combined with lithium.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for depression. In planning care for this patient, the nurse knows that a hypertensive crisis may be possible and plans on having what drug on hand as an antidote?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine, are commonly used as antidotes for hypertensive crisis associated with MAOI use.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of an 8-year-old client who is receiving methylphenidate (Ritalin) tells the nurse the child has not slept well since being started on this drug. Which assessment question is a priority for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The timing of medication administration, particularly if methylphenidate is being given too late in the day, can contribute to sleep disturbances.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for the past 2 weeks. Which of the following data collection findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is developing serotonin syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever is one of the hallmark symptoms of serotonin syndrome, along with other signs such as agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, dilated pupils, and sweating.
Question 5 of 5
What is the correct medical term used to describe impaired blood flow in the coronary arteries?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coronary heart disease (CH
D) refers to the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.