ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent, and monitoring for black, tarry stools helps detect gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent, and monitoring for black, tarry stools helps detect gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor the effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin's effect is monitored using prothrombin time (PT) or INR, which measures blood clotting time.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is 5 days postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty and is receiving meperidine for pain. While the nurse is taking morning vital signs, the client begins to experience a seizure. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the possible cause for this seizure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cumulative effect from meperidine can lead to neurotoxic effects, including seizures, especially in older adults.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client shows signs of diabetic ketoacidosis, and regular insulin is fast-acting, used to manage acute episodes like DKA.