ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin destroys its coating, leading to stomach irritation or ulcers, as it releases the drug in the stomach instead of the intestine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at an ophthalmology clinic is providing teaching to a client who has open-angle glaucoma and a new prescription for timolol eye drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Timolol must be used regularly for life to control intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma, preventing vision loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking oxacillin to treat an infection. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pruritus (itching) is a common sign of an allergic reaction to oxacillin, a penicillin antibiotic, and should prompt immediate reporting to prevent escalation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at an ophthalmology clinic Is providing teaching to a client who has open-angle glaucoma and a new treatment regimen of timolol and pilocarpine eye drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering timolol and pilocarpine 5 minutes apart allows each medication to be absorbed properly without interference, maximizing their effectiveness in treating glaucoma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who is newly diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) about the use of antitubercular medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB treatment requires 6 to 9 months of consistent antitubercular medication to eradicate the infection and prevent resistance, a key teaching point.