ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving gemfibrozil. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle tenderness is a known adverse effect of gemfibrozil. It can indicate myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which are serious conditions that require medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy status should be assessed as alendronate is contraindicated during pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative. Available is ketorolac 15 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dose required: 30 mg, Concentration: 15 mg/mL. 30 mg ÷ 15 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL of ketorolac.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received excessive IV fluids in error. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Contacting the provider is essential to inform them of the error and receive further instructions. Reporting the error to the charge nurse is necessary for proper documentation. Auscultating the client's lungs is important to check for signs of fluid overload. Checking for peripheral edema helps assess the extent of fluid overload.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and is starting to take oral ibandronate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking one tablet of ibandronate on the same date each month is correct. This ensures consistent dosing and helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.