ATI Pharmacology Exam Update 2023
A client has a history of myocardinal infarction (MI) is precribed aspirin (Ecotrin)
325 mg. The nurse correctly understands that the aspirin is ordered due to its
action as a:
3) Antiplatelet aggregate
4) Antipyretic
A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult patient
who reports falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the
following meds should the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls:
1) Alprazolam (Xanax)
2) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the
following medication is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension.
(Select all that apply):
1) Furosemide (Lasix)
2) Telmisartan (Micardis)
3) Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
4) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
,5) Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nifedipine (Procardia). The nurse
checks the client's blood pressure before administering medication and reports
98/58. Which of the following actions should the nurse first take:
3) Document the patient's blood
pressure 4) Recheck the client's
blood pressure
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is
taking aspirin (Bufferin) 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following
diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this
medication:
3) Antinuclear antibody (ANA)
4) Erthrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
A nurse is caring for several patients who have bipolar disorder. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following medications are appropriate for treating this
condition (Select all that apply):
1) paraoxetine (Paxil)
,2) lithium (Lethane)
3) tranylcypromine
(Parnate) 4) valproic
acid (Depakota)
5) phenytoin (Dilantin)
6) carbamazepine (tegretol)
A nurse is assessing a client who has numerous bruises on his upper extremities.
The patient reports that he has taken warfarin (coumadin) daily for the past 3
months. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client needs
further teaching:
1) I have started taking ginger root to treat my joint stiffness
2) I take tylenol whenever I have a headache
A nurse is caring for a client with nausea. The client is prescribed intravenous
metaclopramide (Reglan) as needed. The nurse knows that Reglan is an effective
antimetic because it
1) Promotes gastric emptying
2) Decrease gastric acid secretions
, A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic renal failure and states she has
heartburn. Prescribes aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). The patient asks the nurse
why cant i just take the antacide magadrate (Reopan) my husband has at home.
The nurse explains to the client that aluminum hydroxide is the preferred antacid
because it lowers which of the following:
1) Serum phosphorus levels
2) Serum potassium levels
A nurse is planning teaching for a child who has been prescribed fluticasone
propionate (Flovent) for treatment of chronic asthma. The nurse plans to teach
the child to use a spacer to minimize the risk for which of the following:
1) Adrenal Suppression
2) Candidiasis of the mouth
A client has a history of myocardinal infarction (MI) is precribed aspirin (Ecotrin)
325 mg. The nurse correctly understands that the aspirin is ordered due to its
action as a:
3) Antiplatelet aggregate
4) Antipyretic
A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult patient
who reports falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the
following meds should the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls:
1) Alprazolam (Xanax)
2) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the
following medication is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension.
(Select all that apply):
1) Furosemide (Lasix)
2) Telmisartan (Micardis)
3) Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
4) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
,5) Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nifedipine (Procardia). The nurse
checks the client's blood pressure before administering medication and reports
98/58. Which of the following actions should the nurse first take:
3) Document the patient's blood
pressure 4) Recheck the client's
blood pressure
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is
taking aspirin (Bufferin) 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following
diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this
medication:
3) Antinuclear antibody (ANA)
4) Erthrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
A nurse is caring for several patients who have bipolar disorder. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following medications are appropriate for treating this
condition (Select all that apply):
1) paraoxetine (Paxil)
,2) lithium (Lethane)
3) tranylcypromine
(Parnate) 4) valproic
acid (Depakota)
5) phenytoin (Dilantin)
6) carbamazepine (tegretol)
A nurse is assessing a client who has numerous bruises on his upper extremities.
The patient reports that he has taken warfarin (coumadin) daily for the past 3
months. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client needs
further teaching:
1) I have started taking ginger root to treat my joint stiffness
2) I take tylenol whenever I have a headache
A nurse is caring for a client with nausea. The client is prescribed intravenous
metaclopramide (Reglan) as needed. The nurse knows that Reglan is an effective
antimetic because it
1) Promotes gastric emptying
2) Decrease gastric acid secretions
, A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic renal failure and states she has
heartburn. Prescribes aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel). The patient asks the nurse
why cant i just take the antacide magadrate (Reopan) my husband has at home.
The nurse explains to the client that aluminum hydroxide is the preferred antacid
because it lowers which of the following:
1) Serum phosphorus levels
2) Serum potassium levels
A nurse is planning teaching for a child who has been prescribed fluticasone
propionate (Flovent) for treatment of chronic asthma. The nurse plans to teach
the child to use a spacer to minimize the risk for which of the following:
1) Adrenal Suppression
2) Candidiasis of the mouth
