ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pneumonia and a prescription for penicillin Gby intermittent IV bolus. 10 minutes into the infusion of the third dose, the client reports that the IV site itches and that he feels dizzy and short of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the infusion is the priority to prevent worsening anaphylaxis, indicated by itching, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to instill ear drops to a 3-year-old child. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling the auricle down and back straightens the ear canal in children for effective eardrop administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering a seasonal influenza vaccine. The client says he read about an influenza vaccine that is given as a nasal spray and wants to receive it. The nurse should recognize that Which of the following findings is a contraindication for the client receiving the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAV)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Live attenuated influenza vaccine is contraindicated in individuals over 50 years old due to their weakened immune systems, which increases the risk of severe infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for fluticasone/salmeterol. For Which if the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A white coating indicates oral thrush, a common adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids, requiring reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen following an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client requires further discussion by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crushing naproxen alters its pharmacokinetics, increasing gastrointestinal side effects and reducing effectiveness.