ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a new prescription for lactulose. Which of the following manifestations indicates an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive or rapid administration of lactulose can cause gastrointestinal side effects like vomiting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol impairs liver metabolism, increasing phenytoin toxicity risk.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for sucralfate to treat a gastric ulcer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking sucralfate 1 hour before meals and at bedtime ensures ulcer coating before acid production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin. The nurse should identify Which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vasopressin increases water reabsorption, reducing urine output in diabetes insipidus.