ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response respects the client's fear and promotes collaboration with the provider to explore alternative treatments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client and preparing to complete a medication reconciliation. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compiling a list of current medications is the first step in medication reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client and preparing to complete a medication reconciliation. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compiling a current medication list is the initial step in reconciliation to establish a baseline for comparison.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering IV dextrose rapidly corrects hypoglycemia, a priority in a client on parenteral nutrition, to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba increases bleeding risk with warfarin, an anticoagulant, making it contraindicated.