ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking simvastatin (Zocor). What should the nurse instruct this client to avoid while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking simvastatin because it contains compounds that interfere with the enzymes that metabolize statins, potentially leading to increased drug levels and greater risk of side effects such as muscle damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. When reinforcing teaching with the client about ways to prevent lithium toxicity, the nurse should advise the client do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients should be cautious with physical activity in hot weather, as excessive sweating can lead to dehydration, increasing the risk of lithium toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been taking nicotinic acid. Which adverse effects are common with nicotinic acid? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Fever, flushing, and hot flashes are common adverse effects of nicotinic acid.
Question 4 of 5
In the treatment of angina, the mechanism of action of an organic nitrate is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The mechanism of action of organic nitrates in the treatment of angina is the relaxation of arterial and venous smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation and decreased myocardial oxygen demand.
Question 5 of 5
Lipoproteins transport lipids through the blood for utilization by tissues, storage in adipose tissue, or excretion by the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The liver is primarily responsible for metabolizing lipoproteins and processing lipids for utilization, storage, or excretion.