ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a client is taking an adrenergic agonist drug the nurse expects to observe which effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenergic agonists mimic the sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate.
Question 2 of 5
When a client is taking an adrenergic agonist drug the nurse expects to observe which effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenergic agonists mimic the sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate.
Question 3 of 5
During therapy with the hematopoietic drug epoetin alfa, the nurse instructs the client about adverse effects that may occur, such as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epoetin alfa increases red cell production and blood viscosity, potentially causing hypertension.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the client to watch for which possible adverse effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aluminum-containing antacids cause constipation.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving heparin therapy as part of the treatment for a pulmonary embolism. The nurse monitors the results of which laboratory test to check the drug's effectiveness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: aPTT is sensitive to heparin and used to monitor its therapeutic effects.