ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) to assist in lowering his LDL cholesterol. Which lab value must be routinely done with this medication to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atorvastatin can elevate liver enzymes, so routine liver function tests detect potential hepatotoxicity early.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the antagonist action of reversal medications. For each medication listed below, click to specify the expected reversal agent.
| Options | Glucagon | Protamine sulfate | Vitamin K | Andexanet alfa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfarin: Vitamin K | ||||
| Heparin: Protamine sulfate | ||||
| Rivaroxaban: Andexanet alfa | ||||
| Beta Blockers: Glucagon |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Vitamin K reverses warfarin, protamine sulfate neutralizes heparin, andexanet alfa counters rivaroxaban, and glucagon mitigates beta-blocker overdose effects.
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.
Question 4 of 5
A client is started on gemfibrozil (Lopid) to assist in the lowering of triglyceride level. Which of the following side effects is associated with gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gemfibrozil increases biliary cholesterol, raising gallstone risk, a known side effect requiring monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would the nurse assess to reduce the incidence of toxicity with digoxin (Lanoxin)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia enhances digoxin's cardiac effects, increasing toxicity risk, so potassium levels must be monitored closely.