ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 50 mg IV bolus to a client Who has a seizure disorder. The medication is supplied as a 50 mg/mL vial. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenytoin should be administered at 50 mg/min to prevent precipitation and adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about taking methotrexate. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate hydration with methotrexate prevents kidney stone formation from hyperuricemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin. The nurse should identify Which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vasopressin increases water reabsorption, reducing urine output in diabetes insipidus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antihistamines worsen baclofen's sedative effects, increasing drowsiness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin is a lifelong medication for unprovoked seizures, indicating a need for further counseling on adherence.