ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has had abdominal surgery has been discharged on a cholinergic drug to assist in increasing gastrointestinal peristalsis. The nurse will teach this client to look for which therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cholinergic drugs increase intestinal tone and peristalsis hence passage of stool and flatus.
Question 2 of 5
Since 1400, your client has had medication given through her NG tube at 1800. The Ampicillin was 20mL, the Pepcid was 10mL, and the Reglan was 15mL. Between each medication and after the last medication, there was a 30 mL flush of water. At 2000, she was given 240mL of water by mouth. Her IV was infusing @ 150ml/hour for 8 hours since the last 1&0 was done. What is her intake for 2200? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Total intake = 45mL (medications) + 90mL (flushes) + 240mL (oral water) + 1200mL (IV fluid) = 1575 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer bisacodyl suppository to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A. Ensures retention of the suppository. B. For smooth insertion. E. For infection control.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client IS min after administering morphine sulfate 2 mg via IV push. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression, indicated by a low respiratory rate.
Question 5 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.