ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and a new prescription for ondansetron to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea. For Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ondansetron, an antiemetic, commonly causes headaches as a side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is associated with tendonitis and rupture, particularly the Achilles tendon, requiring prompt reporting of tendon pain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a parental lipid infusion. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of fat overload syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fat overload syndrome, a rare complication of lipid infusion, is characterized by fever.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration records from the previous shift. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse a need for an incident report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crushing bupropion XL alters its pharmacokinetics, reducing efficacy and increasing toxicity risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer butorphanol to a client Who is in labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have available to reverse the action of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression from butorphanol.