ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a detached retina and is preoperative for a surgical repair. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenylephrine dilates the pupil, facilitating visualization and access during retinal surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who has rheumatoid arthritis and asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize Which of the following findings in the client's history is a contraindication to this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin, an NSAID, can irritate the stomach lining, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in clients with a history of gastric ulcers.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for olanzapine. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an expected response to this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Olanzapine reduces hallucinations in schizophrenia as its primary therapeutic effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting after a course of chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe vomiting causes loss of hydrochloric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a bacterial infection and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize the risk of an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring gentamicin serum levels ensures therapeutic dosing, minimizing nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity risks.