ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Patient education would include instructions to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is the correct instruction, reflecting the standard protocol for acute angina treatment with nitroglycerin: one tablet under the tongue every 5 minutes as needed, with no more than three tablets in 15 minutes. If pain persists, it is advised to call emergency services.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just completed medication teaching regarding medications used to treat high cholesterol. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This statement is incorrect and indicates a misunderstanding, as diet plays a crucial role in managing cholesterol levels alongside medication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is describing angina to a family member of a client recently diagnosed with the condition. Which characterization of angina is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain on physical exertion or emotional stress is the most appropriate characterization of angina.
Question 4 of 5
Mood stabilization in patients with bipolar disorder is accomplished with _ and other drugs.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder to prevent or reduce the severity of manic and depressive episodes.
Question 5 of 5
A client has just begun therapy with lithium (Eskalith). The nurse notices the serum level of lithium for this client is 1.3 mEq/L. What is the normal range of lithium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The normal therapeutic range for lithium is typically considered to be between 0.6-1.5 mEq/L. Levels above or below this range may indicate the need for dosage adjustment or potential toxicity.