ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide and amikacin both have ototoxic potential, increasing the risk of hearing loss when combined.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the post-anesthesia unit who is experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dantrolene is used to treat malignant hyperthermia by preventing calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is a potential complication of parenteral nutrition; administering IV dextrose is the immediate action to raise the client's blood glucose levels.
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 accurate, specific information about potential food and medication interactions.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
0900:
The client is being seen in the office. The client reports feeling fatigued and having a heavy menstrual cycle the past year.
Upon assessment, the client's conjunctiva and mucosal membranes are pale. Provider notified and laboratory samples to be drawn.
A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office.
Question 5 of 5
For each of the statements made by the client, click to specify whether the statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided. Options: A. 'If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider.' B. 'I should avoid taking antacids while on this medication.' C. 'I should take my medications on an empty stomach.' D. 'I should rinse my mouth after taking this medication.' E. 'I should take this medication with orange juice.'
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Assuming the medication is iron (based on context of fatigue and pallor), understanding is shown in: B (antacids reduce iron absorption), D (rinsing prevents teeth staining), E (vitamin C in orange juice enhances absorption). No understanding in: A (black stools are expected with iron), C (empty stomach increases GI side effects).