ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has begun to take sertraline (Zoloft) for newly diagnosed depression. Which of the following conditions is associated with an overdose of this medication class?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serotonin syndrome is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can occur with an overdose of sertraline, which is an SSRI. Serotonin syndrome results from an excess of serotonin in the brain and manifests with symptoms such as agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, dilated pupils, loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles, heavy sweating, diarrhea, headache, shivering, and goosebumps.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports whenever she sneezes or coughs some urine leaks and has to wear a pantyliner. The nurse recognizes that this is a sign of which type of incontinence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stress incontinence occurs when physical movement or activity, such as coughing, sneezing, or exercise, puts pressure on the bladder, leading to involuntary leakage of urine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increase in mood is a direct indication that sertraline is effective. Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) while admitted in the inpatient setting. Which of the following conditions can occur if the nurse abruptly stops TPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of TPN stops the glucose supply suddenly, risking hypoglycemia. TPN is high in dextrose, so stopping it without tapering can cause dangerous blood sugar drops.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual administration provides the most rapid onset of action for nitroglycerin. The medication is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue.