ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urticaria (hives) is a common sign of penicillin allergy. Other findings are not typical allergic reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cefuroxime, a cephalosporin, may cause allergic reactions in penicillin-allergic clients, making this a priority. Other findings are less critical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a severe allergic reaction to amoxicillin, potentially causing breathing difficulties. Nausea is a common side effect, not an allergy, while insomnia and cardiac dysrhythmias are unrelated to allergic reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving morphine via continuous epidural infusion. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pruritus is a common side effect of epidural morphine due to histamine release. Other effects are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple drugs prevent TB resistance. Other statements are incorrect.