ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a parental lipid infusion. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of fat overload syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fat overload syndrome, a rare complication of lipid infusion, is characterized by fever.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize Which of the following medications can cause glucose intolerance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone increases insulin resistance, leading to hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting after a course of chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe vomiting causes loss of hydrochloric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client Who has pulmonary tuberculosis and a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless orange-red discoloration of bodily fluids, including urine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client Who has cancer and a prescription for methotrexate PO. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports bleeding gums?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate can reduce platelet counts, causing bleeding gums, requiring a platelet count check.