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ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nalbuphine, a mixed opioid agonist-antagonist, can counteract morphine's effects, reducing pain relief and requiring clarification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has started taking theophylline. Which of the following client findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Theophylline is used to manage asthma and COPD; decreased wheezing indicates improved airflow and effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about how to self-administer subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The air bubble in the enoxaparin syringe ensures the full dose is administered and should not be expelled.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads 'ondansetron 8 mg by mouth every 12 hr PRN.' Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The term PRN (as needed) does not specify the circumstances under which the medication should be given, requiring clarification from the provider to ensure appropriate administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Filgrastim is a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells (WBCs), particularly neutrophils, which are a type of WBC important for fighting infections. An increase in the WBC count would indicate that filgrastim is effectively stimulating the production of WBCs.