ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying the client using two identifiers is the first step to ensure the correct patient receives the medication, preventing errors.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methimazole reduces thyroid hormone production, alleviating hyperthyroidism symptoms like insomnia, leading to increased sleeping.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitoring is essential for clients on warfarin to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation and prevent bleeding or clotting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering ferrous sulfate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering ferrous sulfate through a straw prevents tooth staining, a common side effect of the elixir.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B lipid complex via intermittent IV bolus to a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amphotericin B lipid complex should be infused slowly over 2 hours to minimize infusion-related reactions.