ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin for which the patient is monitored?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Headache is the most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin, especially when first starting the medication or with dosage adjustments, due to vasodilation of blood vessels, including those in the head.
Question 2 of 5
In the treatment of angina, the mechanism of action of an organic nitrate is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The mechanism of action of organic nitrates in the treatment of angina is the relaxation of arterial and venous smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation and decreased myocardial oxygen demand.
Question 3 of 5
What classification of antianginal medications is also used for coronary artery spasms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers are commonly used to treat both stable angina and coronary artery spasms because they relax blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.
Question 4 of 5
You are instructed to give morphine sulfate 6 mg to a client experiencing an MI. The drug label reads: 15 mg/mL How many mL would you give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.
Question 5 of 5
Lipoproteins transport lipids through the blood for utilization by tissues, storage in adipose tissue, or excretion by the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The liver is primarily responsible for metabolizing lipoproteins and processing lipids for utilization, storage, or excretion.