ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves protect against hazardous drug exposure during IV administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ondansetron IV. Which of the following findings is an indication that the ondansetron is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ondansetron's effectiveness is shown by decreased nausea, its primary antiemetic purpose.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Furosemide and amikacin are both ototoxic, increasing hearing loss risk when combined.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Day 1:
Temperature 36.9°C (98.4" F)
Heart rate 78/min
Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 18/min
Day 14:
Temperature 36.3" C (97.4" F)
Heart rate 86/min
Blood pressure 110/66 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 16/min
Question 4 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Headaches, nausea/vomiting, memory issues, and low sodium (hyponatremia) suggest oxcarbazepine side effects needing urgent attention due to potential toxicity.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads 'ondansetron 8 mg by mouth every 12 hr PRN.' Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PRN requires a specified reason (e.g., nausea) to guide administration, which is missing here.