ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has been doing medication education for the client receiving lithium (Eskalith). Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive sweating can lead to dehydration, which can increase lithium levels and potentially lead to toxicity. This indicates effective teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The patient is instructed when taking calcium channel blockers to use extreme caution when taking which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, can interact with calcium channel blockers, leading to increased levels of digoxin and potential toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings and notes that a client's lithium level is 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemodialysis is the treatment of choice for severe lithium toxicity to rapidly remove excess lithium from the bloodstream.
Question 4 of 5
Which lifestyle changes should the nurse recommend to the client to lower blood lipid levels? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Smoking cessation, increased exercise, and restricting dietary cholesterol can help lower lipid levels and improve cardiovascular health.
Question 5 of 5
The client asks how the body gets rid of cholesterol. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cholesterol is primarily eliminated from the body through the liver, where it is secreted into bile and eventually excreted in feces.