ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, commonly causes fluid retention. Other effects are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in shock and is receiving an infusion of albumin. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albumin increases blood volume and pressure in shock. Other findings are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urticaria (hives) is a common sign of penicillin allergy. Other findings are not typical allergic reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for lisinopril. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor when administering lisinopril?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, relaxes blood vessels, which can cause hypotension, especially when standing. Tinnitus is not a common side effect, lisinopril may cause hyperkalemia (not hypokalemia), and bradycardia is unrelated to lisinopril.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse administered furosemide 60 mg IV bolus 30 min earlier. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Difficulty hearing may indicate ototoxicity, a rare but serious furosemide side effect. Other findings are normal or less urgent.