ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and a prescription for gentamicin Intermittent IV bolus every 8 hr. A peak and trough are required with the next dose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain an accurate gentamicin serum level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing a trough just before and a peak 30 minutes after gentamicin administration ensures accurate measurement of minimum and maximum serum levels.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine's anticholinergic effects can cause constipation by slowing gastrointestinal motility, a common side effect the client should be aware of.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering oral medication to an older adult client. The client states, 'The pill I always take is green. I don't take an orange pill.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the medication order ensures accuracy and addresses the client's concern about the pill's color, preventing potential errors in administration.