ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I 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: C
Rationale: The nurse who identifies the error is responsible for completing an incident report to document the event and initiate quality improvement processes.
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Confusion can indicate a serious adverse effect of citalopram, such as serotonin syndrome or neurological impairment, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client prior to medication administration and notes a history of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is contraindicated for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftriaxone, a cephalosporin, may cross-react with penicillin due to structural similarities, posing a risk of allergic reaction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following results indicates the nurse should decrease the infusion rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An aPTT of 90 seconds is above the therapeutic range, indicating excessive anticoagulation and a need to decrease the heparin infusion rate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension is a hallmark of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can occur with ceftriaxone administration.