ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for metoclopramide intermittent IV bolus every 4 hr as needed. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide Will relieve her nausea. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoclopramide, a prokinetic, relieves nausea by accelerating gastric emptying.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer butorphanol to a client Who is in labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have available to reverse the action of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression from butorphanol.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin toxicity can cause tinnitus, a sign of salicylism that should be reported.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus and receives 25 units of NPH insulin every morning if her blood glucose level is above 200 mg/dL. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin, an intermediate-acting insulin, peaks at 6-14 hours, providing basal coverage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a duodenal ulcer about his new prescription for cimetidine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cimetidine inhibits cytochrome enzymes, increasing theophylline levels and toxicity risk.