ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) has been taking antitubercular drugs for 1 week calls the clinic and is very upset. He says, 'My urine is dark orange! What's wrong with me?' Which response by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orange urine is a normal side effect of rifampicin, an anti-TB drug.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client who has severe bone marrow suppression following antineoplastic drug therapy. Which is considered a principal early sign of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In bone marrow suppression, low white blood cell counts lead to fever as a result of inflammatory markers against infection.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving gabapentin, an anticonvulsant, but has no history of seizures. The nurse expects that the client is receiving this drug for which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gabapentin is used for neuropathic pain management.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (Ml) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin has an antiplatelet effect, preventing aggregation of platelets and thrombus formation.
Question 5 of 5
During interleukin drug therapy, a client is showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interleukin causes capillary leak syndrome which presents as fluid retention, dyspnea, and edema, hence should be held.