ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient is instructed when taking calcium channel blockers to use extreme caution when taking which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, can interact with calcium channel blockers, leading to increased levels of digoxin and potential toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drug classes does isosorbide (Isordil) belong to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isosorbide is a nitrate, which is used primarily to treat and prevent episodes of angina by relaxing and widening blood vessels.
Question 3 of 5
The patient is instructed when taking calcium channel blockers to use extreme caution when taking which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin, a cardiac glycoside, can interact with calcium channel blockers, leading to increased levels of digoxin and potential toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
According to the nurse instructing the client, which foods contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Flax seeds are a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (AL
A), a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Salmon is a fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EP
A) and docosahexaenoic acid (DH
A).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking simvastatin (Zocor). What should the nurse instruct this client to avoid while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking simvastatin because it contains compounds that interfere with the enzymes that metabolize statins, potentially leading to increased drug levels and greater risk of side effects such as muscle damage.