ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0

The Musculoskeletal System Test

Introduction to Pharmacology (24 questions)

Q1: A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking medications. Which of the following should the nurse monitor the client for?

• Medication absorption
• Medication tolerance
• Medication dependence
• Medication toxicity ✅

Correct Answer: Medication toxicity Brief Explanation: Clients with renal insufficiency have reduced drug excretion, leading to accumulation and toxicity risk. Monitor closely for signs of toxicity.

Q2: A nurse is caring for a client who is taking diphenhydramine for insomnia and reports drowsiness. The nurse should identify that drowsiness indicates which of the following?

• Therapeutic effect ✅
• Toxic reaction
• Toxicity
• Adverse reaction

Correct Answer: Therapeutic effect Brief Explanation: Drowsiness is the expected therapeutic (sedative) effect of diphenhydramine when used for insomnia.

Q3: A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. ... Which of the following should the nurse consider when recommending a medication...?

• -The newborn's weight
• -How much breast milk the newborn consumes each day
• -Whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks to the newborn
• -The properties of the medication ✅ (All listed)

Correct Answer: All four factors (newborn weight, breast milk volume, benefit-risk, medication properties). Brief Explanation: These factors determine medication safety in breastfeeding to minimize infant exposure.