ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of cardiac arrhythmias and is taking verapamil. For which of the following reasons should the nurse consult the pharmacist?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verapamil has multiple drug interactions; checking compatibility prevents adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering medications to a client who weighs 132 lb. The prescription reads chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Available is chloramphenicol 100 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse give with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 132 lb ÷ 2.2 = 60 kg; 60 kg × 50 mg/kg = 3000 mg/day; 3000 mg ÷ 4 = 750 mg/dose; 750 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 7.5 mL.
Question 3 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, especially during dose initiation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pioglitazone causes fluid retention, risking edema and heart failure exacerbation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is to start taking prednisone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to prednisone therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone's immunosuppression worsens systemic fungal infections, making it contraindicated.