ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is initiating IV therapy for client who had a right-sided mastectomy. In which of the following locations should the nurse place a catheter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using the left arm avoids complications like lymphedema in the right arm, where lymphatic drainage may be compromised post-mastectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client prior to medication administration and notes a history of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is contraindicated for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftriaxone, a cephalosporin, may cause cross-reactivity in penicillin-allergic patients, making it contraindicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse accidentally administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin lowers glucose; checking glucose levels assesses for hypoglycemia risk from the error.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about the management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Combination therapy with multiple drugs is standard for TB to prevent resistance and ensure effective treatment, making this statement appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse realizes that they failed to administer a medication that was due 4 hr ago to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client first determines if the missed dose caused harm, guiding subsequent actions to ensure safety.