ATI PHARMACOLOGY | HS MISC |
Final Test Questions & Answers |
ECPI University, Newport News
Instructions: Read each question carefully and select the best answer(s). Questions 1–2 are
true/false, and questions 3–10 are multiple-choice, including one select-all-that-apply question.
Each question aligns with ATI Pharmacology objectives, covering medication administration,
adverse effects, and patient education. The correct answer and rationale are provided
immediately after each question.
Question 1 (True/False)
Aspirin is contraindicated for children with viral infections due to the risk of developing Reye’s
syndrome.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Rationale: Aspirin use in children with viral infections, such as influenza or chickenpox, is
associated with Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious condition causing liver and brain damage.
This is a key safety teaching point for nurses.
Question 2 (True/False)
The therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa in clients with chronic kidney failure is to lower blood
pressure.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Rationale: Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell (RBC) production in clients with chronic
kidney failure, addressing anemia caused by decreased erythropoietin. It does not primarily
lower blood pressure, though it may increase it as a side effect.
Question 3 (Multiple Choice)
A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who reports a headache. Which
Final Test Questions & Answers |
ECPI University, Newport News
Instructions: Read each question carefully and select the best answer(s). Questions 1–2 are
true/false, and questions 3–10 are multiple-choice, including one select-all-that-apply question.
Each question aligns with ATI Pharmacology objectives, covering medication administration,
adverse effects, and patient education. The correct answer and rationale are provided
immediately after each question.
Question 1 (True/False)
Aspirin is contraindicated for children with viral infections due to the risk of developing Reye’s
syndrome.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Rationale: Aspirin use in children with viral infections, such as influenza or chickenpox, is
associated with Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious condition causing liver and brain damage.
This is a key safety teaching point for nurses.
Question 2 (True/False)
The therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa in clients with chronic kidney failure is to lower blood
pressure.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Rationale: Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell (RBC) production in clients with chronic
kidney failure, addressing anemia caused by decreased erythropoietin. It does not primarily
lower blood pressure, though it may increase it as a side effect.
Question 3 (Multiple Choice)
A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who reports a headache. Which
