ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a prescribed influenza immunization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client to describe their concerns allows the nurse to understand the client's perspective and address any misconceptions or fears they may have about the influenza immunization.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide teaching to the client about the new prescription. For each teaching statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the teaching statement is indicated or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | indicated | contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication | ||
| Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication | ||
| Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication | ||
| You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Black stools can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding and should be reported. Antacids can interfere with absorption. Orange juice can decrease absorption of some medications. Taking with meals can reduce discomfort.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings for a female client who is taking zidovudine to treat HIV. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse finding associated with this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A neutrophil count of 650/mm³ indicates neutropenia, a known adverse effect of zidovudine, increasing the risk of infections.