ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for erythromycin lactobionate IV bolus. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythromycin can cause ototoxicity, so monitoring for hearing loss is essential.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, is known to cause fluid retention, which can lead to edema and exacerbate heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering ferrous sulfate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering ferrous sulfate through a straw prevents tooth staining, a common side effect of the elixir.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to start therapy with lovastatin. The nurse should prepare the client for which of the following diagnostic assessments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lovastatin, a statin, can cause hepatotoxicity, so liver function tests are necessary to monitor for adverse effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use can cause bone loss, increasing the risk of osteoporosis.