ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is taking isoniazid and rifampin. Which of the following outcomes indicates that the client is adhering to the medication regimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative sputum culture indicates successful TB treatment, showing adherence. Other outcomes are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the patch at night provides a nitrate-free period to prevent tolerance. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium gluconate counteracts hypermagnesemia symptoms. Other medications are for unrelated conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drowsiness is a common side effect of paroxetine, an SSRI. Other effects are rare.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole reduces hyperthyroidism symptoms, including insomnia, leading to increased sleeping. Other effects are symptoms of hyperthyroidism.