ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received excessive IV fluids in error. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Contacting the provider is essential to inform them of the error and receive further instructions. Reporting the error to the charge nurse is necessary for proper documentation. Auscultating the client's lungs is important to check for signs of fluid overload. Checking for peripheral edema helps assess the extent of fluid overload.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving an intermittent IV bolus of gentamicin twice daily. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor while the client is receiving this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Serum creatinine levels should be monitored to assess kidney function, as gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity. Monitoring WBC count is important to detect any signs of infection or bone marrow suppression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a duodenal ulcer and is starting to take sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is recommended while taking sucralfate to help prevent constipation, a common side effect of the medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperlipidemia and a new prescription for colesevelam. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of colesevelam?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Constipation is a common adverse effect of colesevelam. This medication binds to bile acids in the intestines, which can lead to gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking beclomethasone. Which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white coating in the mouth can indicate oral thrush, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone, requiring prompt treatment.