ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving penicillin IV. For which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a manifestation of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing indicates airway constriction, a hallmark of anaphylaxis, requiring urgent reporting to prevent life-threatening progression of the allergic reaction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl buccal film is designed for absorption through the cheek's mucous membrane, allowing rapid systemic delivery for pain relief, bypassing gastrointestinal digestion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin is given orally in milligrams, not units or subcutaneously, indicating an error requiring clarification to prevent harm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and a blood glucose level of 800 mg/dL. Which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid resuscitation with 0.9% sodium chloride restores volume and flushes ketones, the priority in DKA management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: INR monitoring ensures warfarin maintains therapeutic anticoagulation, preventing clotting or bleeding complications.