ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia as the result of a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. What discharge instruction should the nurse provide if this client is also prescribed aspirin 81 mg daily?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking aspirin with milk or food reduces gastrointestinal irritation, which is critical for a client with a history of GI bleeding. Other options either increase irritation or pose risks.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which diagnostic test is used to detect the most common cause of chronic iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stool for occult blood detects gastrointestinal bleeding, a common cause of chronic iron deficiency anemia.
Question 3 of 5
The client, who is scheduled for a nuclear stress test, tells the nurse that the breakfast tray was not delivered and complains of hunger. Which of the following statements represent the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fasting is typically required for a nuclear stress test to ensure accurate results, addressing the client's hunger concern.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse auscultates a heart murmur on a client with cardiovascular disease. At which anatomic landmark will an aortic murmur be heard the loudest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The aortic area is best auscultated at the second intercostal space right of the sternum, where aortic murmurs are loudest due to proximity to the aortic valve.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering Furosemide 40 mg PO to a client with peripheral edema. Which method should the nurse use to best evaluate the client's response to this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weights directly measure fluid loss, the primary goal of furosemide in treating peripheral edema.