ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2016 Practice Exam A Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing a client taking Lithium Carbonate for Bipolar disorder, which finding should the nurse recognize as a possible indication of toxicity to this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coarse tremors are a common sign of Lithium toxicity. Monitoring for tremors is crucial as they can indicate a potentially serious complication that requires immediate intervention. While other options such as severe hypertension, constipation, and muscle spasm may be symptoms of various conditions, they are not typically associated with Lithium toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching parents about a child newly prescribed Desipramine, the nurse should instruct them that which of the following adverse effects is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The priority adverse effect to report when a child is prescribed Desipramine is suicidal thoughts. Desipramine can lead to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It is crucial for the parents to monitor the child for any signs of worsening depression or thoughts of self-harm and report them promptly to the healthcare provider to prevent any harm to the child.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a new prescription for Clonidine to assist with maintenance of abstinence from opioids. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.