ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a fungal infection and is given a new prescription for amphotericin B. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider before initiating the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated BUN (55 mg/dL) indicates impaired kidney function, and amphotericin B's nephrotoxicity risk necessitates reporting to avoid further renal damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who is newly diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) about the use of antitubercular medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB treatment requires 6 to 9 months of consistent antitubercular medication to eradicate the infection and prevent resistance, a key teaching point.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to admit a client to the PACU who received a competitive neuromuscular blocking agent. Which of the following items should the nurse place at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neuromuscular blockers can cause respiratory depression, necessitating suction equipment to clear secretions and maintain airway patency in the PACU.
Question 4 of 5
Why are sublingual and buccal medications rapidly absorbed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual and buccal medications are absorbed directly into the bloodstream through mucous membranes, bypassing first-pass liver metabolism for rapid onset.
Question 5 of 5
Which medication route provides the most rapid onset of a medication but also poses the greatest risk of adverse effect if administered incorrectly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, offering the fastest onset but high risk of adverse effects if errors occur.