ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 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 classic allergic reaction sign to cefaclor, indicating hypersensitivity.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: Disposing of the remaining narcotic with a witness prevents diversion, per policy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enoxaparin is injected into the abdominal fat for optimal absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Returning expired meds to a pharmacist ensures safe, regulated disposal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is mechanically ventilated and receiving propofol intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propofol increases sepsis risk via contamination or immune suppression in ventilated patients, a significant complication.