ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin to assist in lowering his LDL cholesterol. Which lab value must be routinely done with this medication to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Liver function tests are essential for atorvastatin due to the risk of hepatotoxicity. Platelet counts, lung function, and renal function are not routinely monitored for this medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 15 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr. The client weighs 198 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's weight (198 lb) converts to 90 kg (198 / 2.2). The dose is 15 mg/kg/day, or 1350 mg/day (15 * 90). Divided every 12 hours, each dose is 675 mg (1350 / 2).
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting and ordered verapamil to treat his hypertension. Which assessment finding by the nurse would determine if the medication should be held?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recent myocardial infarction may contraindicate verapamil due to potential cardiac complications, requiring provider consultation. The other findings are not direct contraindications.
Question 4 of 5
A client newly prescribed niacin reports flushing after their first dose. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to manage this side effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, reduce niacin-induced flushing by inhibiting prostaglandins. The other medications do not address this side effect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a myocardial infarction (MI) and prescribed aspirin 325mg PO daily. Which of following effects of this medication would this client benefit from following a MI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin's inhibition of platelet aggregation prevents further clot formation post-MI. Its other properties are not the primary benefit in this context.