ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a unit of packed RBCs. The nurse should prime the blood administration tubing using which of the following IV solutions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride is isotonic, preventing RBC hemolysis, unlike dextrose or lactated Ringer's, which can cause complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who is to start warfarin therapy and currently uses herbal supplements at home. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following herbal supplements can interact adversely with warfarin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feverfew can increase bleeding risk by inhibiting platelet aggregation, adversely interacting with warfarin and potentially altering INR levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluating for nausea, vomiting, and anorexia detects digoxin toxicity early, unlike withholding for tachycardia, short pulse checks, or low-potassium diets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who took 3 nitroglycerin tablets sublingually for chest pain. The client reports relief from the chest pain but now he is experiencing a headache. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation, including cerebral vessels, leading to headaches as a common, expected side effect, not related to anxiety, tolerance, or allergy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An electric razor reduces bleeding risk, unlike doubling doses, expecting nosebleeds, or increasing fiber (unrelated to warfarin).