ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2016 Practice Exam A Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has a new prescription for transdermal patches. Which statement should the client make to indicate understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A healthcare professional is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hours. The available heparin injection is 20,000 units/mL. How many milliliters should the healthcare professional administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A healthcare professional is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new prescription. The client states she took penicillin 3 years ago and developed a rash. Which of the following actions should the healthcare professional take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The healthcare professional should withhold the medication and notify the provider of the client's previous reaction to penicillin. This information is crucial for the provider to prescribe an alternative antibiotic. Allergic reactions to penicillin can range from mild to severe anaphylaxis, so prior sensitization should be reported to the provider to avoid potential adverse reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit administers a hypnotic medication to an older adult client at 2100. The next morning, the client is drowsy and wants to sleep instead of eating breakfast. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a possible reason for the client's drowsiness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In older adults, reduced hepatic function can lead to prolonged effects of medications metabolized by the liver. This situation can result in increased drug levels in the body, causing drowsiness and other side effects. Adjusting the dosage of the hypnotic medication may be necessary to prevent such adverse effects in older adult clients.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Phenelzine for the treatment of depression. Which of the following indicates that the client has developed an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.