ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole reduces thyroid hormone levels, slowing metabolism, which can improve sleep by calming the nervous system.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and reports moderate pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine, an opioid, is appropriate for moderate to severe cancer pain, providing effective relief compared to non-opioids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about the management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Combination therapy with multiple drugs is standard for TB to prevent resistance and ensure effective treatment, making this statement appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cloudy epoetin alfa suggests contamination or degradation, requiring discard to ensure patient safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring for an infusion reaction for a client who is receiving a dose of IV amphotericin B. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an acute infusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever is a hallmark of acute infusion reactions to amphotericin B, indicating hypersensitivity and requiring immediate attention.