ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba has anticoagulant properties that can increase bleeding risk when combined with warfarin, making it contraindicated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history before administering a new prescription for atropine. Which of the following client conditions is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma, making it contraindicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN delivers nutrients intravenously, bypassing digestion to rest the bowels, which is its primary purpose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide and amikacin both have ototoxic potential, increasing hearing loss risk when combined.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the extremity helps reduce swelling and minimizes fluid spread by aiding drainage back into the bloodstream, making it the most effective initial action for infiltration.