ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Practice B Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physician prescribes fluticasone (Flonase) for the client. The nurse would hold the drug and contact the physician with which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The following drugs obey non-linear (dose-dependent) elimination pharmacokinetics:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
While on pentamidine (Pentam) infusion therapy. The nurse must anticipate doing which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pentamidine (Pentam) infusion therapy is associated with potential ocular toxicities, including retinal damage. Therefore, the nurse must closely monitor the client for signs and symptoms of retinal damage during the therapy. These may include changes in visual acuity, blurred vision, floaters, or any other visual disturbances. Timely detection of retinal damage is crucial for preventing further complications and ensuring appropriate management.
Question 4 of 5
The patient is ordered furosemide (Lasix). Before administering furosemide, it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for allergies to which drug class?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix) belongs to the sulfonamide drug class. Patients with allergies to sulfonamides may experience cross-reactivity and have an increased risk of allergic reactions to furosemide. Therefore, it is essential for the nurse to assess the patient for any allergies to sulfonamides before administering furosemide to prevent potential adverse reactions.
Question 5 of 5
A patient calls the clinic office saying that the cholestyramine (Questran) powder he started yesterday clumps and sticks to the glass when he tries to mix it. The nurse will suggest what method for mixing this medication for administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cholestyramine (Questran) is a bile acid sequestrant used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. To prevent clumping and sticking to the glass when mixing the powder, the nurse will suggest mixing the powder with food or fruit, or at least 4 to 6 ounces of fluid. This method helps to evenly disperse the powder and prevent clumping, making it easier for the patient to consume the medication. Mixing the powder with a carbonated soda drink (choice A) may not be suitable as the effervescence of the soda could affect the medication's stability. Adding the powder to any liquid and stirring vigorously (choice B) may not dissolve the powder effectively. Taking the powder dry on a spoon followed by a glass of water (choice E) may be difficult for the patient to swallow and may not distribute the medication evenly. Mixing with food or fluid provides a more palatable and effective method for administering Questr