ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerin topical ointment to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spreading nitroglycerin ointment over a 12.7 cm area ensures even absorption and effective delivery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking azathioprine to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following laboratory values indicates an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 3,000/mm² indicates leukopenia, an adverse effect of azathioprine due to bone marrow suppression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to a client. The client tells the nurse, 'I no longer want to receive this vaccine.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's autonomy while noting the vaccine's importance respects their decision without coercion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge dietary teaching to a client who has a new prescription for theophylline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeine can increase theophylline toxicity by interfering with its metabolism, so avoidance is advised.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, so increasing dietary potassium helps prevent hypokalemia.