ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pancreatic cancer and reports severe pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydromorphone, a potent opioid, is appropriate for severe cancer pain, providing effective relief.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has atrial fibrillation and a prescription for warfarin. After informing the provider that the INR is 2.5, the nurse should expect which of the following prescriptions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An INR of 2.5 is within the therapeutic range for atrial fibrillation, so the current warfarin dose should be maintained.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. The nurse should discontinue the infusion and prepare to administer calcium gluconate if the client demonstrates which of the following findings? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Absence of deep-tendon reflexes and decreased consciousness indicate magnesium toxicity, requiring calcium gluconate to counteract effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multidrug therapy with two or more antibiotics is standard for TB to prevent resistance, ensuring effective treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide increases potassium excretion, risking hypokalemia, which can cause muscle weakness or arrhythmias.