ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a client on the possible side effects associated with quinapril. Which of the following side effects are associated with this medication classification? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Angioedema, dry cough, hyperkalemia, first-dose phenomenon, and hypotension are side effects of ACE inhibitors like quinapril. Hypertension is not a side effect, as quinapril treats it.
Question 2 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,E
Rationale: Alteplase and anistreplase are thrombolytics that lyse existing clots. Aspirin, heparin, and warfarin prevent clot formation but do not dissolve existing clots.
Question 3 of 5
A client with hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia is prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). Which of the following statements below would the nurse emphasize regarding doxazosin (Cardura)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: First-dose hypotension is a significant side effect of doxazosin, and lying down after the first dose helps prevent dizziness or falls. The other options are not relevant to doxazosin.
Question 4 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: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia increases the risk of digoxin toxicity by enhancing its cardiac effects. The other imbalances are less directly related.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving heparin. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot, which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin prevents further clot formation but does not dissolve existing clots, which the body reabsorbs over time. PT/INR is relevant for warfarin, not heparin.