Intro to Pharmacology ATI 4.0 Exam
Questions & Answers
a nurse is caring for a client who arrived at an emergency department following a bee
sting. which of the following findings indicates an anaphylactic reaction? - ANSWER--
low blood pressure
- wheezing
- difficulty swallowing
a nurse is preparing to teach a client how to take care of a newly created colostomy.
The nurse should identify that which of the following factors can decrease the clients
ability to learn? - ANSWER-- impaired cognitive level
- language barrier
- discomfort
- unreadiness to learn
a nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of digoxin. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-"contact your provider
if adverse effects occur"
a nurse is obtaining a client's health history. The client reports no allergies but has
experienced mild itching while taking amoxicillin in the past. which of the following
responses should the nurse make? - ANSWER-"itching can indicate a hypersensitivity
to amoxicillin"
a nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed an antidepressant based on its ability
to prevent the reuptake of neurotransmitters. the nurse should identify that which of the
following terms describes why this drug was prescribed for the client? - ANSWER-
pharmacologic action
a nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium.
the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following? - ANSWER-drug toxicity
a nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for a drug that has a receptor agonist
effect. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER-"this will increase the effects of normal cellular functions"
a nurse is preparing to administer a drug to a client. in which of the following sections of
a drug handbook should the nurse look to determine if the client can receive the drug? -
ANSWER-containdications
a nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. the client asks the
nurse about the effects that taking over-the-counter drugs will have on her newborn.
