ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic, necessitating regular liver function tests to monitor for liver damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the client's risk of aspiration pneumonia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head to 45 degrees during meals reduces aspiration risk by aiding swallowing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Montelukast is taken daily in the evening to prevent asthma symptoms, not for acute attacks, and is oral, not inhaled.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A GCS eye-opening score of 3 indicates the client opens eyes to verbal stimuli, consistent with the data.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a prescription for oxygen therapy at 5 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A humidifier prevents nasal dryness at high oxygen flow rates like 5 L/min.