ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse administers the first dose of prazosin 1 mg PO to a client. Which nursing action is most appropriate following the administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prazosin can cause orthostatic hypotension, especially after the first dose; ensuring the call bell is accessible allows the client to seek help if dizzy.
Question 2 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder reports to the nurse that they anxious & wants to cut their thigh. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helping the client identify triggers and develop coping strategies promotes emotional regulation and is the most therapeutic initial response.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled to receive atenolol 25 mg PO and diltiazem 60 mg PO at 0800. The nurse assesses the client's heart rate as 45 beats/minute and irregular. What is the best nursing action at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bradycardia (45 beats/min) suggests withholding atenolol and diltiazem, which can further lower heart rate, and reassessing to ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
When developing a plan of care for the client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, the nurse would encourage intake of which foods?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seafood, particularly shellfish, is rich in heme iron, which is highly absorbable and effective for treating iron deficiency anemia.
Question 5 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.