ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for total parental nutrition (TPN). Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN requires a central venous access device to handle the concentrated solution and ensure safe delivery into large veins.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: Drowsiness is a frequent side effect of paroxetine, impacting daily activities, so clients should monitor for it.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the extremity reduces swelling and limits further fluid spread in infiltration, addressing the issue effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Combination therapy with two or more medications is standard for active tuberculosis to prevent resistance and ensure effective treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A severe penicillin allergy may indicate a risk of cross-reactivity with cefuroxime, a cephalosporin, making it a priority to report.