ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse In a community health clinic is administering seasonal inactive influenza vaccine. Before administering it, the nurse must confirm that the client is not allergic to which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Influenza vaccines may contain trace egg proteins due to their production process, posing a risk for egg-allergic clients. Confirming this allergy prevents allergic reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for erythromycin. Which of the following Information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythromycin can cause ototoxicity, which may present as tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Monitoring for this side effect is important to prevent potential hearing damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct, the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic, requiring regular liver function tests to monitor for potential liver damage during treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for IV rifampin. The nurse should instruct the client that they should expect to experience which of the following manifestations while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless reddish-orange discoloration of urine and other body fluids, a common side effect the client should expect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mydriatic eye drops. Which of the following manifestations indicate to the nurse that the client has developed a systemic anticholinergic effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mydriatic eye drops with anticholinergic properties can cause systemic effects like constipation by reducing gastrointestinal motility, indicating absorption beyond the eye.