ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
While recovering from surgery, an elderly woman started taking a stimulant laxative, senna, to relieve constipation caused by the pain medications. Two weeks later, at her follow-up appointment, she tells the nurse that she likes how 'regular' her bowel movements are now that she is taking the laxative. Which teaching principle is appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long-term laxative use can lead to decreased bowel tone and dependency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO every 8 hr to a client. The amount available is clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 m/5mL. How many ml- should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Volume (mL) = Ordered dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) = 225/(75/5) = 15 mL.
Question 3 of 5
When treating clients with medications for Parkinson's disease, the nurse knows that the wearing-off phenomenon occurs for which reason?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson's medications like levodopa lose effectiveness over time, causing the wearing-off phenomenon.
Question 4 of 5
A client tells the nurse that he is having nausea and decreased appetite during drug therapy with a tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement is the nurse's best advice to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Water helps dilute and flush the drug down. Milk, yogurt, and antacids affect absorption of tetracycline.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a client who is receiving a loop diuretic, the nurse looks for the manifestations of potassium deficiency, which would include what symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Potassium is critical for muscle function and energy; low levels cause weakness, lethargy, and anorexia.