ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A client tells the nurse that he is having nausea and decreased appetite during drug therapy with a tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement is the nurse's best advice to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Water helps dilute and flush the drug down. Milk, yogurt, and antacids affect absorption of tetracycline.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing a care plan for a client who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstration is a measurable outcome. It allows the nurse to pick any errors in the performance of the task in real time and hence corrections can be made.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Vancomycin with a client who has an infection. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vancomycin is ototoxic, and changes in hearing should be reported.