ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription for cefaclor. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pruritus is a common allergic reaction symptom, indicating a potential issue with cefaclor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba has anticoagulant properties that can increase bleeding risk when combined with warfarin, making it contraindicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breath sounds assess reversal of respiratory depression, the primary concern in opioid toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication for receiving this immunization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with AIDS have compromised immunity, making live vaccines like varicella contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nalbuphine, an opioid agonist-antagonist, can precipitate withdrawal or reduce morphine's efficacy, requiring clarification.