ATI RN
ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The teaching for a patient who is taking tamsulosin to reduce urinary obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia will include which of these?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tamsulosin can cause orthostatic hypotension, so patients should rise slowly to prevent dizziness or fainting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenytoin is a long-term therapy for seizure control; stopping it abruptly can cause rebound seizures, indicating a need for further education.
Question 3 of 5
The barbiturate phenobarbital is prescribed for a patient with epilepsy. While assessing the patient's current medications, the nurse recognizes that interactions may occur with which drugs? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Phenobarbital induces hepatic enzymes, reducing the efficacy of oral contraceptives, warfarin, opioids, and diuretics.
Question 4 of 5
A patient in a rehabilitation center is beginning to experience opioid withdrawal symptoms. The nurse expects to administer which drug as part of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone, an opioid agonist, is used to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and support long-term dependence treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A school-aged child is brought to the clinic by her parents. The parents state that the child will be engaged in some activity at home and then will just stop suddenly for a few seconds and then pick up the activity again as if there had been no break in what she was doing. This child should be assessed for what neurological disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence seizures are characterized by brief episodes of staring or blanking out, lasting a few seconds, with the child resuming activity afterward, unaware of the event.