{"product_id":"q-a-new-ati-nclex-pharmacology-assessment-1","title":"Q\u0026A: New ATI NCLEX Pharmacology Assessment 1","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4346 citation-4347 citation-4348 citation-4349 citation-end-4349\"\u003eATI NCLEX Pharmacology Assessment 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7b415629b64d6e71-66\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4346 citation-4347 citation-4348 citation-4349 citation-end-4349\"\u003eA nurse is assessing a client who is taking esomeprazole. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is having an effective therapeutic response\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4346 citation-4347 citation-4348 citation-end-4348\"\u003e?\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4346 citation-4347 citation-end-4347\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4346 citation-end-4346\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4345\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4344 citation-4345\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4343 citation-4344 citation-4345 citation-end-4345\"\u003eA. \"My headaches are gone\"\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4343 citation-4344 citation-end-4344\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4343 citation-end-4343\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4342\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4341 citation-4342 citation-end-4342\"\u003eB. \"My mouth isn't so dry anymore\"\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4341 citation-end-4341\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4340 citation-end-4340\"\u003eC. \"The burning in my throat is gon\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ee\" ✅ D. \"I have regular bowel movements\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExplanation:\u003c\/b\u003e Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat GERD and ulcers. Heartburn (burning in the throat) is a common manifestation of GERD, so the absence of this symptom indicates the medication is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7b415629b64d6e71-67\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4339 citation-end-4339\"\u003eA nurse is assessing a client who is taking interferon beta-1B for treatment of multiple sclerosis. The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4338 citation-end-4338\"\u003eA. Hepatot\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eoxicity ✅ B. Hyperglycemia C. Thrombophlebitis D. Pulmonary edema\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExplanation:\u003c\/b\u003e Interferon beta-1B can cause liver injury. It is essential to monitor liver function tests (LFTs) at frequent intervals to assess for hepatotoxicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"3\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA nurse is assessing a client who has Alzheimer's disease and is taking oral rivastigmine. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?\u003c\/b\u003e A. Diarrhea ✅ B. Tachycardia C. Dry skin D. Weight gain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExplanation:\u003c\/b\u003e Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Diarrhea is a common adverse effect due to the peripheral cholinergic effects of the medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7b415629b64d6e71-68\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4337 citation-end-4337\"\u003eA nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4336 citation-end-4336\"\u003eA. \"I should not drive while taking this med\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eication\" ✅ B. \"I am likely to have excessive salivation when taking this medication\" C. \"Abdominal pain is an indication that my medication dosages are too high\" D. \"I should stop taking the medication when I feel better\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExplanation:\u003c\/b\u003e Chlorpromazine is a first-generation antipsychotic that increases central nervous system depression; patients should avoid driving until they know how the medication affects them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"5\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?\u003c\/b\u003e A. \"You can stop taking the medication as soon as your symptoms improve\" B. \"You should taper off the medication gradually\" ✅ C. \"You should expect to lose weight while taking this medication\" D. \"This medication will likely make you feel very sleepy\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExplanation:\u003c\/b\u003e Long-term treatment with glucocorticoids like prednisone can cause adrenal suppression. Sudden cessation can lead to an adrenal crisis, so the medication must be tapered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"6\" data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7b415629b64d6e71-69\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4335 citation-end-4335\"\u003eA nurse is reviewing a prescription for a client who has hypertension. The prescription reads atenolol 250 mg PO once daily. Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the provide\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003er?\u003c\/b\u003e A. Dose ✅ B. Route C. Medication D. Frequency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExplanation:\u003c\/b\u003e The nurse should clarify the dose because the typical dosage for atenolol ranges from 50-100 mg and should not exceed 100 mg in 24 hours for hypertension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003col start=\"7\" data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA nurse is preparing to administer diltiazem to a client. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?\u003c\/b\u003e A. Blurred vision B. Hyperglycemia C. Dizziness ✅ D. Hypertension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExplanation:\u003c\/b\u003e Diltiazem is used to treat hypertension, but it can cause dizziness, which may indicate hypotension or cardiac dysrhythmias.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Take My Online Class","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54139910947091,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/3794\/4083\/files\/ATIPhamatologyCapt1.png?v=1778534520","url":"https:\/\/takemyonlineclass.store\/products\/q-a-new-ati-nclex-pharmacology-assessment-1","provider":"Take My Online Class","version":"1.0","type":"link"}