ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V 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: C
Rationale: Returning expired medications to the pharmacist ensures safe, regulated disposal, preventing environmental harm or misuse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history before administering a new prescription for atropine. Which of the following client conditions is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atropine is contraindicated in glaucoma as it can increase intraocular pressure by dilating the pupils, potentially worsening the condition and risking vision loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription for cefaclor. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pruritus (itching) is a common sign of an allergic reaction to cefaclor, indicating a hypersensitivity response.
Question 4 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: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba increases bleeding risk with warfarin, an anticoagulant, making it contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about how to self-administer subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The air bubble in enoxaparin syringes ensures full dose delivery and prevents leakage, a key instruction for self-administration.