ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying the client using two identifiers is the first step to ensure the right client receives the controlled substance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin should be injected into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area due to adequate subcutaneous tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has started taking theophylline. Which of the following client findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Theophylline is used to manage asthma and COPD; decreased wheezing indicates improved airflow and effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Returning expired medication to the pharmacist ensures safe disposal and complies with regulations.
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).