ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 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: A
Rationale: Metformin lowers glucose; checking glucose levels assesses for hypoglycemia risk from the error.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adult clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Polypharmacy, multiple health problems, and decreased renal function increase adverse drug reaction risk in older adults due to interactions and impaired clearance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, requires limiting potassium-rich foods to prevent hyperkalemia, showing client understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple allergies about using an epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emergencies, epinephrine can be injected through clothing to ensure rapid delivery, a critical instruction for effective use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effects of ergotamine to a client who has migraine headaches. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ergotamine can cause vasoconstriction, leading to paresthesias (tingling sensations), a known adverse effect to include in teaching.