ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, with tyramine-rich aged cheese can cause a hypertensive crisis due to excessive serotonin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Filgrastim stimulates white blood cell production; monitoring WBC count evaluates its effectiveness in boosting immunity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about how to self-administer subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The air bubble in enoxaparin syringes ensures full dose delivery and prevents leakage, a key instruction for self-administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription for cefaclor. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pruritus (itching) is a common sign of an allergic reaction to cefaclor, indicating a hypersensitivity response.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension indicates insufficient dopamine effect in septic shock, necessitating an increased infusion rate to support blood pressure.