ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke involving the left cerebral hemisphere. The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left-hemisphere strokes often impair language and analytical skills, leading to intellectual impairment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary leakage due to nerve damage following a spinal cord injury. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflex incontinence occurs due to nerve damage causing uncontrolled bladder contractions, common in spinal cord injuries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and allergies. The nurse should inform the client to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mold is a common allergen that exacerbates asthma and allergy symptoms by causing airway inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic, necessitating regular liver function tests to monitor for liver damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves as part of a neurological examination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess cranial nerve III?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cranial nerve III (oculomotor) controls pupil constriction, so checking pupillary response to light assesses its function.