ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Practice Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is taking Ritonavir, a protease inhibitor, to treat HIV infection. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving discharge teaching for Metronidazole prescribed for an infection. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Alcohol should be avoided while taking Metronidazole because it can lead to a disulfiram-like reaction, causing severe nausea and vomiting. It is important for the client to understand this to prevent adverse reactions and ensure the effectiveness of the medication in treating the infection.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Filgrastim to treat neutropenia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filgrastim is a medication used to stimulate the production of white blood cells, specifically neutrophils, to increase the white blood cell count. This increase in white blood cells helps reduce the risk of infections in clients with neutropenia, a condition characterized by low levels of neutrophils.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been prescribed Alendronate for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving Morphine IV for pain management. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to monitor for adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct action for the nurse to monitor for adverse effects of Morphine IV is to check the client's respiratory rate every 15 minutes. Respiratory depression is a potentially life-threatening adverse effect of Morphine, and frequent monitoring of the respiratory rate allows for early detection and intervention if needed.