ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to initiating therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pregnancy status should be assessed as alendronate is contraindicated during pregnancy.
Extract:
Nurses’ Notes
Vital Signs
The client called with laboratory results and a new provider prescription. Education was provided on iron deficiency anemia and the ferrous sulfate prescription. The client was instructed to return to the office in one month.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide teaching to the client about the new prescription. For each teaching statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the teaching statement is indicated or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | indicated | contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication | ||
| Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication | ||
| Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication | ||
| You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking it on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A: Indicated, B: Contraindicated, C: Contraindicated, D: Indicated
Rationale: Black stools are a common side effect of ferrous sulfate. Antacids interfere with iron absorption. Orange juice enhances iron absorption. Taking with meals can reduce discomfort.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a seizure disorder about their medication. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having blood checked to monitor the medication level indicates an understanding of the teaching. Monitoring blood levels of seizure medications is important to ensure therapeutic levels and avoid toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking beclomethasone. Which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white coating in the mouth can indicate oral thrush, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone, requiring prompt treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving an intermittent IV bolus of gentamicin twice daily. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor while the client is receiving this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Serum creatinine should be monitored because gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity. WBC count should be monitored because gentamicin can cause leukopenia or other changes in white blood cell counts.