ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering timolol eye drops to a client who has glaucoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dropping timolol into the conjunctival sac ensures proper administration, minimizing irritation and maximizing absorption for glaucoma treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who states. 'I don't want to take those drugs.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking why the client refuses the medication respects their autonomy and helps identify concerns, such as side effects or misunderstandings, allowing the nurse to address them effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who is newly diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) about the use of antitubercular medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB treatment requires 6 to 9 months of consistent antitubercular medication to eradicate the infection and prevent resistance, a key teaching point.
Question 4 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 5 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.