ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a client with long standing hypertension. Which result would be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated creatinine (2.6 mg/dL) indicates impaired kidney function, a serious concern in hypertension due to potential renal damage.
Question 2 of 5
A client has recently started ferrous sulfate 500 mg by mouth two times per day for anemia. Which of the following data would indicate to the nurse that the therapy is successful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An elevated reticulocyte count (2.2%) indicates increased red blood cell production, a sign of effective iron therapy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client complaining of chest pain. Which question(s) should the nurse ask in the assessment regarding the chief complaint? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: These questions (A, B, C, E) assess the context, duration, nature, and severity of chest pain, critical for determining its cause and urgency.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse evaluates a client's response to the prescribed atorvastatin. Which finding indicates an expected outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atorvastatin primarily reduces LDL cholesterol. An LDL of 90 mg/dL is within the optimal range, indicating effective therapy. Other options do not directly reflect atorvastatin's primary goal.
Question 5 of 5
The client is prescribed rosuvastatin 10 mg PO daily. What information will the nurse provide in the teaching about this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle weakness or pain may indicate myopathy, a serious side effect of rosuvastatin, requiring immediate reporting.