ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 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: D
Rationale: The nurse who identifies the error completes the incident report to ensure accurate documentation. Other roles are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for theophylline, a sustained-release capsule. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Theophylline requires blood level monitoring to ensure therapeutic levels (10-20 mcg/mL). Sprinkling sustained-release capsules, taking with caffeine, or limiting fluids are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis to reverse allergic responses. Other actions are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Improved cognition indicates correction of hyponatremia, which causes confusion. Other findings are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious clozapine side effect. Other statements are incorrect.