ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with a fever of 102.80 F (39.30 C), origin unknown. Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling urine that is dark amber in color. Orders have just been written to obtain stat urine and blood cultures and to administer an antibiotic intravenously. The nurse will complete these orders in which sequence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood and urine cultures can be collected in whichever order. However, they should be taken before antibiotic therapy. Giving antibiotics before sample collection interferes with the identification of the causative agents.
Question 2 of 5
A laxative has been ordered for a client. The nurse checks the client's medical history and would be concerned if which condition is present?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Laxatives increase bowel peristalsis which could be risky when given in a client with abdominal pain of unknown origin as it may lead to bowel perforation in cases of obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
Before beginning a client's therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, the nurse will assess for concurrent use of which medications or medication class?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SSRIs interact with NSAIDs, increasing bleeding risk.
Question 4 of 5
When monitoring a client who is taking a cholinergic drug, the nurse will watch for which cardiovascular effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cholinergic agents produce parasympathetic effects, such as bradycardia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is an indirect thrombin inhibitor that prevents clot formation. It does not dissolve existing clots.