ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client Who has cancer and a prescription for methotrexate PO. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports bleeding gums?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate can reduce platelet counts, causing bleeding gums, requiring a platelet count check.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of cisplatin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cisplatin is ototoxic, potentially causing tinnitus and hearing loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client Who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Montelukast, taken nightly, prevents asthma symptoms and causes drowsiness, aiding compliance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration records from the previous shift. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse a need for an incident report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crushing bupropion XL alters its pharmacokinetics, reducing efficacy and increasing toxicity risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for olanzapine. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an expected response to this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Olanzapine reduces hallucinations in schizophrenia as its primary therapeutic effect.