ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease and is taking methimazole. Which of the following findings indicates the client needs a lower dose of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia suggests excessive suppression of thyroid function by methimazole, indicating a need for dose reduction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about expired medications. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Returning expired medications to the pharmacy ensures proper disposal, preventing environmental harm or misuse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering medications. The client tells the nurse, 'I forgot to tell the doctor I take albuterol for asthma.' For which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose and notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker, can antagonize albuterol's bronchodilatory effects and may exacerbate asthma symptoms by causing bronchoconstriction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple allergies about using an epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emergencies, epinephrine auto-injectors can be administered through clothing to ensure rapid delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for cyclosporine. The nurse should report which of the following laboratory values to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclosporine is nephrotoxic; a creatinine level of 1.5 mg/dL indicates potential kidney impairment, which should be reported.