ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to perform a blood transfusion for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: B. Verifying expiration with a second nurse ensures safety. D. Checking vital signs establishes a baseline.
Question 2 of 5
Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action regarding client safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using two identifiers ensures the right medication is given to the right client.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client who has cancer and a prescription for methotrexate PO. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports bleeding gums?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to low platelet counts and bleeding risks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia strategies to cope with anticholinergic effects of fluphenazine. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to the client to minimize anticholinergic effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, and chewing sugarless gum stimulates saliva production.
Question 5 of 5
During interleukin drug therapy, a client is showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interleukin causes capillary leak syndrome which presents as fluid retention, dyspnea, and edema, hence should be held.