ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depression and a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following adverse effects is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion may signal serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening adverse effect of citalopram, requiring immediate reporting to ensure timely intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cloudy epoetin alfa suggests contamination or degradation, requiring discard to ensure patient safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse realizes that they failed to administer a medication that was due 4 hr ago to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client first determines if the missed dose caused harm, guiding subsequent actions to ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin combined with sildenafil can cause severe hypotension, making it a contraindication due to synergistic blood pressure-lowering effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension is a sign of an allergic reaction to ceftriaxone, indicating possible anaphylaxis, requiring prompt recognition.