ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 0800. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular insulin should be given 30 minutes before meals to match its peak with meal-induced glucose rise.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic head injury and is exhibiting signs of increasing intracranial pressure. Which Of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, reduces cerebral edema and intracranial pressure by drawing water from brain tissue.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has liver failure with ascites and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, promotes sodium excretion, leading to hyponatremia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antihistamines worsen baclofen's sedative effects, increasing drowsiness.