ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received the measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse reaction to the vaccination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Petechiae can indicate a rare adverse reaction like thrombocytopenia following the MMR vaccine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day? (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= Weight in kg * dose per kg per day; 143lb/2.2046 * 5mcg = 325mcg per day
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buspirone can cause bradycardia as an adverse effect due to its effects on the autonomic nervous system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause orthostatic hypotension, requiring caution when changing positions.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
0900:
The client is being seen in the office. The client reports feeling fatigued and having a heavy menstrual cycle the past year.
Upon assessment, the client's conjunctiva and mucosal membranes are pale. Provider notified and laboratory samples to be drawn.
A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office.
Question 5 of 5
For each of the statements made by the client, click to specify whether the statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided. Options: A. 'If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider.' B. 'I should avoid taking antacids while on this medication.' C. 'I should take my medications on an empty stomach.' D. 'I should rinse my mouth after taking this medication.' E. 'I should take this medication with orange juice.'
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Assuming the medication is iron (based on context of fatigue and pallor), understanding is shown in: B (antacids reduce iron absorption), D (rinsing prevents teeth staining), E (vitamin C in orange juice enhances absorption). No understanding in: A (black stools are expected with iron), C (empty stomach increases GI side effects).