ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient is complaining of a viselike pain in the chest and has been diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. The nurse anticipates that he may be given which of the following medications? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Thrombolytics are given to dissolve the blood clot causing the blockage. Aspirin prevents further clot formation. Beta blockers reduce the heart's workload and improve survival rates.
Question 2 of 5
The patient on methylphenidate (Ritalin) should be assessed for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss is a common side effect of methylphenidate (Ritalin) and should be monitored during treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A patient asks how most antidepressants work. The nurse responds by saying that antidepressants improve mood by increasing levels of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antidepressants commonly work by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes several daily medications and states that he wants to ask the provider for a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). The nurse knows that sildenafil is contraindicated due to an interaction with which of the following client's medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil interacts with nitrates such as isosorbide, leading to severe hypotension, making it contraindicated in patients taking nitrates.
Question 5 of 5
A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between stable and unstable angina. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stable angina is predictable and typically occurs with exertion or emotional stress and is relieved with rest or nitroglycerin. Unstable angina is less predictable and more serious, occurring at rest, with minimal exertion, or worsening pattern from stable angina.