ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin 2 g PO daily in equally divided doses every 6 hr. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 2 g = 2000 mg; 2000 mg ÷ 4 doses = 500 mg/dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to take their prescribed medications. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking why explores the client's concerns, fostering understanding and addressing barriers to adherence.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oxycodone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxycodone causes constipation; a stool softener prevents this common side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Combination therapy with multiple drugs prevents resistance in tuberculosis treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depression and a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following adverse effects is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion may signal serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening reaction to citalopram, requiring immediate reporting.