ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is initiating IV therapy for a client who had a right-sided mastectomy. In which of the following locations should the nurse place a catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left arm should be used to avoid complications like lymphedema on the side of the mastectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving gentamicin for staphylococcus. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentamicin is nephrotoxic; a creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL indicates potential kidney damage, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic; limiting potassium-rich foods prevents hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epoetin alfa should be discarded if cloudy, as this indicates potential contamination or degradation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staying upright for 15 minutes after taking ferrous gluconate prevents esophageal irritation, indicating correct understanding.