ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disposing of the remaining half tablet with a witness prevents misuse and ensures compliance with controlled substance protocols.
Question 2 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: C
Rationale:
Total bilirubin of 1.5 mg/dL is elevated, suggesting possible liver dysfunction, which should be reported for a client on amitriptyline.
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,C,E
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler ensures proper mixing, a spacer improves delivery, and rinsing the mouth prevents oral candidiasis. Soaking the inhaler can damage it, and fluticasone is for maintenance, not rescue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raloxifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by improving bone density.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has active tuberculosis and is taking rifampin reports that his urine and sweat have developed a red-orange tinge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red-orange discoloration of urine and sweat is a harmless, expected side effect of rifampin, requiring only documentation.