ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting after beginning treatment with an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which of the following side-effects will the nurse be sure to assess for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dry, non-productive cough is a well-documented side effect of ACE inhibitors due to bradykinin accumulation, requiring specific monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the emergency healthcare setting and diagnosed with a life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmia. Which of the following medications would the nurse begin to prepare?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Procainamide, an antiarrhythmic, is used for ventricular dysrhythmias, unlike atenolol, lisinopril, or adenosine, which target different conditions.
Extract:
Medical History
Medications
Patient admitted 1 days ago with complaints of swelling, redness, and pain in left leg.
A nurse is taking care of a client with diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) receiving anticoagulant therapy.
Question 4 of 5
Based on the patient's current medications, the nurse knows to monitor [Dropdown Group 1] for heparin and [Dropdown Group 2] for warfarin sodium.
| aPTT |
| PT-INR |
| CBC |
| No lab monitoring is needed |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin's anticoagulant effect, while PT-INR tracks warfarin's impact on clotting factors, ensuring therapeutic levels and safety.
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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: D
Rationale: Aspirin's platelet aggregation inhibition prevents further clot formation, reducing cardiovascular event risk post-MI.