ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which lifestyle changes should the nurse recommend to the client to lower blood lipid levels? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Smoking cessation, increased exercise, and restricting dietary cholesterol can help lower lipid levels and improve cardiovascular health.
Question 2 of 5
The client has been taking nicotinic acid. Which adverse effects are common with nicotinic acid? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Fever, flushing, and hot flashes are common adverse effects of nicotinic acid.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been prescribed several medications. Which medication is a beta blocker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta blocker commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription of phenelzine (Nardil) for the treatment of depression. Which of the following indicates that the client has developed an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a common adverse effect of phenelzine due to its monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) activity, leading to decreased blood pressure upon standing.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following classes of medication decreases heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure, and is used to increase survival rates in post-myocardial infarction patients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beta blockers decrease heart rate, contractility, and blood pressure, and are specifically used to improve survival after a heart attack by reducing the heart's workload and oxygen demand.