ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who states, I don 't want to take those drugs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking why the client refuses medications identifies concerns, allowing the nurse to address misinformation or issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for aluminum hydroxide to treat heartburn. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and report Which of the following adverse reactions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aluminum hydroxide causes constipation due to reduced bowel motility.
Question 3 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and takes PO morphine for pain relief. The client reports that he had to increase the dose of morphine this week to obtain pain relief. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse document as the explanation for this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tolerance to morphine requires higher doses for the same pain relief effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after beclomethasone inhalation prevents oral thrush and throat irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Cushing's Triad following a subdural hematoma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure by drawing water from brain tissue in Cushing's Triad.