ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering a seasonal influenza vaccine. The client says he read about an influenza vaccine that is given as a nasal spray and wants to receive it. The nurse should recognize that Which of the following findings is a contraindication for the client receiving the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAV)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Live attenuated influenza vaccine is contraindicated in individuals over 50 years old due to their weakened immune systems, which increases the risk of severe infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository to a client. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for insertion of the suppository?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sim's position aligns the lower gastrointestinal tract for comfortable and effective suppository insertion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a critical care unit is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right pneumonectomy. After extubation from the ventilator, in which of the following positions should the client be placed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning on the nonoperative side maximizes ventilation to the remaining lung.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has liver failure with ascites and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, promotes sodium excretion, leading to hyponatremia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for colchicine to treat gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking colchicine with food minimizes gastrointestinal side effects like nausea.