ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing a medication history for a client Who reports using over-the-counter calcium carbonate antacid. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make about taking this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking calcium carbonate with water aids dissolution and absorption while preventing constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 50 mg IV bolus to a client Who has a seizure disorder. The medication is supplied as a 50 mg/mL vial. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenytoin should be administered at 50 mg/min to prevent precipitation and adverse effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking hydrochlorothiazide early prevents sleep disruption from frequent urination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering a seasonal influenza vaccine. The client says he read about an influenza vaccine that is given as a nasal spray and wants to receive it. The nurse should recognize that Which of the following findings is a contraindication for the client receiving the live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAV)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Live attenuated influenza vaccine is contraindicated in individuals over 50 years old due to their weakened immune systems, which increases the risk of severe infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for fluticasone/salmeterol. For Which if the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A white coating indicates oral thrush, a common adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids, requiring reporting.