ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription for cefaclor. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Pruritus. Pruritus, or itching, is a common symptom of an allergic reaction. When a client is allergic to cefaclor, their immune system reacts to the medication, causing histamine release which can result in itching. Hematuria (
A) is blood in the urine, not typically associated with allergic reactions. Slurred speech (
C) and tremor (
D) are not common signs of allergic reactions to cefaclor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Heart rate. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that primarily works by decreasing heart rate and blood pressure.
Therefore, it is essential for the nurse to assess the client's heart rate before administering the medication to ensure it is within the safe range. Monitoring heart rate helps prevent potential complications like bradycardia or heart block. Assessing pain level (
A), respiratory rate (
B), and temperature (
D) may be important for overall patient assessment but are not directly related to propranolol administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Wear gloves when handling the medication. This is because hazardous IV medications can be absorbed through the skin, and wearing gloves provides a barrier to protect the nurse from exposure. Administering the medication in a negative pressure room (
B) is unnecessary for most hazardous IV medications. Protective footwear (
C) may not be specifically required for administering the medication. Wearing an N95 respiratory mask (
D) is not necessary unless the medication produces airborne particles that require respiratory protection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Rationale: The correct answer is D because rifampin can cause orange discoloration of urine due to its side effect. The other choices are incorrect because A is false, as rifampin can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. B is incorrect because rifampin can stain soft contact lenses. C is incorrect because rifampin is usually taken once daily in the morning on an empty stomach.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Keep the solution refrigerated until 1 hr before infusion. This is important to prevent bacterial growth in the TPN solution. Refrigeration helps maintain the sterility and integrity of the solution. Changing the solution every 36 hours (
A) is not necessary unless contamination is suspected. Obtaining the client's weight three times a week (
B) is important for monitoring fluid status but not directly related to TPN administration. Checking the client's WBC count daily (
D) is not specifically related to TPN administration and may not be necessary unless the client develops signs of infection.