ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
0900:
The client is being seen in the office. The client reports feeling fatigued and having a heavy menstrual cycle the past year. Upon assessment, the client's conjunctiva and mucosal membranes are pale. Provider notified and laboratory samples to be drawn. 2 Days Later:
Provider reviewed laboratory results and prescription written.
A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office. The client reports feeling fatigued and having a heavy menstrual cycle the past year. Upon assessment, the client's conjunctiva and mucosal membranes are pale. The nurse notifies the client and provides teaching about the newly prescribed medication (ferrous sulfate). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
| Options | Understanding | No Understanding |
|---|---|---|
| I should take my medication on an empty stomach. | ||
| I should avoid taking antacids while on this medication. | ||
| If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider. | ||
| I should rinse my mouth after taking this medication. | ||
| I should take this medication with orange juice. |
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A: Taking ferrous sulfate on an empty stomach enhances absorption by minimizing interference from food. B: Antacids reduce iron absorption by altering stomach pH, so avoiding them ensures effectiveness. D: Rinsing the mouth prevents staining of teeth, a common side effect of iron supplements. E: Orange juice, rich in vitamin C, increases iron absorption by reducing ferric to ferrous iron.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is to start taking prednisone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to prednisone therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone's immunosuppression worsens systemic fungal infections, making it contraindicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 350 mL IV to infuse over 3 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 350 mL ÷ 180 min = 1.944 mL/min; 1.944 × 10 gtt/mL = 19.44, rounded to 19 gtt/min.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paroxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes drowsiness, especially during dose initiation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following routes should the nurse plan to use for administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epoetin alfa is administered subcutaneously to stimulate red blood cell production.