ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I 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: B
Rationale: Wheezing is a sign of anaphylaxis, indicating airway constriction due to an allergic reaction to penicillin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epoetin alfa should be discarded if cloudy, as this indicates potential contamination or degradation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse realizes that they failed to administer a medication that was due 4 hr ago to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority is to assess the client for adverse reactions to ensure their safety, as the missed dose may have impacted their condition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paroxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes drowsiness as an adverse effect, which the client should monitor and report if excessive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium levels; a potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L indicates effective treatment.