ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer atenolol (Tenormin) to a client with angina. Which vital sign would cause the nurse to question administering this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta blocker, which can lower heart rate. A pulse of 52 beats per minute may be too low, especially if the client is experiencing angina, and the nurse should assess further before administering the medication.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer atenolol (Tenormin) to a client with angina. Which vital sign would cause the nurse to question administering this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta blocker, which can lower heart rate. A pulse of 52 beats per minute may be too low, especially if the client is experiencing angina, and the nurse should assess further before administering the medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings and notes that a client's lithium level is 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemodialysis is the treatment of choice for severe lithium toxicity to rapidly remove excess lithium from the bloodstream.
Question 4 of 5
The client asks the nurse why the Transdermal Nitroglycerin patch needs to be off for 12 hours per day. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving the patch off for a certain period each day helps prevent tolerance, ensuring that the medication remains effective over time.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with depression. The nurse recognizes which assessment findings to be symptoms of depression? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Feelings of despair or hopelessness and sleep disturbances, such as insomnia or hypersomnia, are common symptoms of depression.