ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing reading glasses ensures accurate insulin dosing, critical for older adults with potential vision issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Filgrastim stimulates white blood cell production; monitoring WBC count evaluates its effectiveness in boosting immunity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is taking amiodarone. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic, can cause bradycardia by slowing heart rate, a known adverse effect to monitor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time and needs to know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consulting a drug reference guide provides comprehensive, reliable information on potential food and drug interactions, ensuring safe administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is taking a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client to wait 4 hr after taking levothyroxine before taking which of the following supplements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium can interfere with levothyroxine absorption, requiring a 4-hour separation to ensure effective thyroid hormone uptake.