ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2016 Practice Exam A Questions
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a client with cancer who has a prescription for methotrexate, which supplement should the nurse instruct the client to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A client is starting therapy with rituximab. Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client with breast cancer is receiving cyclophosphamide. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A healthcare professional is educating a client who is starting therapy with topotecan. Which of the following findings should the professional instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Sore throat.' Clients starting therapy with topotecan should be instructed to report a sore throat because it can indicate an infection due to the immunosuppressive effects of the medication. Infections can be serious in clients undergoing chemotherapy, so early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving treatment with capecitabine. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should monitor the client for neutropenia when receiving capecitabine, as it is a common adverse effect caused by bone marrow suppression. Neutropenia increases the risk of infection, making it essential for the nurse to closely monitor the client's white blood cell count and assess for signs of infection during treatment.