ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Returning expired meds to a pharmacist ensures safe, regulated disposal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin must dissolve under the tongue for rapid relief of angina.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba increases bleeding risk with warfarin due to antiplatelet effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filgrastim boosts WBC production; monitoring WBC count assesses effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time and needs to know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A drug reference guide provides reliable interaction data for safe administration.