ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to start taking cyclosporine following a kidney transplant. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods can have an adverse interaction with this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit juice inhibits cyclosporine metabolism, increasing drug levels and toxicity risk, necessitating dietary avoidance.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment Is most important for the nurse to obtain when a patient is being treated with a neuromuscular-blocking agent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neuromuscular-blocking agents paralyze respiratory muscles, making airway patency critical. Assessing respiratory status ensures the patient can breathe effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for erythromycin. Which of the following Information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythromycin can cause ototoxicity, which may present as tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Monitoring for this side effect is important to prevent potential hearing damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for IV rifampin. The nurse should instruct the client that they should expect to experience which of the following manifestations while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless reddish-orange discoloration of urine and other body fluids, a common side effect the client should expect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering timolol eye drops to a client who has glaucoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dropping timolol into the conjunctival sac ensures proper administration, minimizing irritation and maximizing absorption for glaucoma treatment.