ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who currently has a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following medications would be administered to lyse existing clots? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: D,F
Rationale: Alteplase and anistreplase, thrombolytics, dissolve existing clots in DVT, unlike anticoagulants or antiplatelets.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from frequent blood clots and currently taking argatroban (Hospira). Which of the following conditions in the client's medical history would require them to take argatroban (Hospira)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Argatroban is indicated for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia as a direct thrombin inhibitor, avoiding further platelet depletion.
Question 3 of 5
A client newly prescribed niacin (Nicotonic Acid) presents to the healthcare setting with complaints of flushing following doses. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being administered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAIDs, like aspirin, reduce niacin-induced flushing by inhibiting prostaglandin-mediated vasodilation, unlike other options.
Extract:
Medical History
Medications
Patient admitted 1 days ago with complaints of swelling, redness, and pain in left leg.
A nurse is taking care of a client with diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) receiving anticoagulant therapy.
Question 4 of 5
Based on the patient's current medications, the nurse knows to monitor [Dropdown Group 1] for heparin and [Dropdown Group 2] for warfarin sodium.
| aPTT |
| PT-INR |
| CBC |
| No lab monitoring is needed |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin's anticoagulant effect, while PT-INR tracks warfarin's impact on clotting factors, ensuring therapeutic levels and safety.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse understands the prescribed calcium channel blocker has which of the following mechanisms of action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers reduce heart contractility and conduction, slowing heart rate and managing dysrhythmias effectively.