ATI RN
Pharmacology Practice Exam A ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client has been prescribed the opioid combination drug Novahistine DM for control of cough. This drug contains codeine, phenylephrine, and chlorpheniramine. Which instructions should the nurse provide as part of medication education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The following drugs are effectively administered via the sublingual route:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Kent, a new staff nurse asks her preceptor nurse how to obtain a blood sample from a patient with a
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct way to teach a new staff nurse to obtain a blood sample from a patient with a Portacath is to provide step-by-step instructions and demonstration. Using a Portacath requires specific knowledge and technique to prevent complications such as clot formation or infection. It is important for the preceptor nurse to properly guide and supervise the new staff nurse to ensure patient safety and accurate sample collection.
Question 4 of 5
Which solution should the nurse administer with packed red blood cells?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When administering packed red blood cells, it is important to use a compatible solution. The preferred solution to administer with packed red blood cells is 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) because it is isotonic and compatible with red blood cells. Using an isotonic solution like 0.9% sodium chloride helps to prevent hemolysis of the red blood cells and maintains their integrity during administration. Lactated Ringer's solution, D5W, and 0.45% sodium chloride are not recommended for administering packed red blood cells because they can cause hemolysis due to their hypotonic or hypertonic nature.
Question 5 of 5
Antilipemic drug therapy is prescribed for a patient, and the nurse is providing instructions to the patient about the medication. Which instructions will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abnormal or unusual bleeding could be A sign of A potential side effect or complication related to antilipemic drug therapy. Yellow discoloration of The skin may indicate liver issues, which could be A serious side effect of certain antilipemics. Therefore, it is important for The patient to report these symptoms immediately to their healthcare provider for further evaluation.