ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism and has been taking levothyroxine for 2 months. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Improved cold tolerance indicates levothyroxine is correcting hypothyroidism, normalizing metabolism.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received neostigmine 1 hr ago and is experiencing a muscarinic response. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neostigmine's cholinergic effects stimulate muscarinic receptors, causing excessive salivation as a common response.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing medication reconciliation for a client prior to their transfer to a rehabilitation facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication reconciliation involves comparing current and new prescriptions to identify discrepancies, ensuring continuity of care and preventing errors during transfer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client prior to medication administration and notes a history of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is contraindicated for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftriaxone, a cephalosporin, may cause cross-reactivity in penicillin-allergic patients, making it contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin is given orally in milligrams, not units or subcutaneously, indicating an error requiring clarification to prevent harm.