ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and discovers a medication error. The nurse should recognize that which of the following staff members is responsible for completing an incident report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse identifying the error completes the incident report to document details accurately for quality improvement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostate hypertrophy and a prescription for doxazosin. The client tells the nurse, 'I do not want to take this medication. I would prefer a natural therapy.' Which of the following supplements should the nurse suggest the client discuss with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saw palmetto is traditionally used for BPH symptoms, making it a relevant natural therapy to discuss with the provider.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring for an infusion reaction for a client who is receiving a dose of IV amphotericin B. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an acute infusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever is a hallmark of acute infusion reactions to amphotericin B, indicating hypersensitivity and requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cloudy epoetin alfa suggests contamination or degradation, requiring discard to ensure patient safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received neostigmine 1 hr ago and is experiencing a muscarinic response. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neostigmine's cholinergic effects stimulate muscarinic receptors, causing excessive salivation as a common response.