ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse accidentally administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin lowers blood glucose, so accidental administration risks hypoglycemia. Checking glucose levels is critical. HDL, thyroid, and uric acid levels are unrelated to metformin's effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has angina about a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Storing nitroglycerin in its original glass bottle at room temperature protects it from degradation. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for a fluticasone metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth prevents oral thrush, and a spacer improves inhaler use. Other options are incorrect for fluticasone MDI.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious clozapine side effect. Other statements are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking amitriptyline. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, a risk with amitriptyline, potentially causing arrhythmias. Other values are within normal ranges.