ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is administered orally, not subcutaneously, so this prescription requires clarification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses nutritional status and fluid balance in clients receiving TPN.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who reports a desire to quit smoking. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bupropion is approved to aid smoking cessation by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium levels; a potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L indicates effective treatment.