ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads 'ondansetron 8 mg by mouth every 12 hr PRN.' Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reason is not specified in the prescription. PRN (as needed) medications should include the specific indication for use to ensure safe and appropriate administration. The nurse should clarify with the provider under what circumstances the ondansetron should be given, such as for nausea or vomiting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer epoetin alfa subcutaneously to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Check the client's hemoglobin level is essential before administering epoetin alfa. Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production, and monitoring hemoglobin levels helps assess the effectiveness and safety of the treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse anticipate administering to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine commonly used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It helps to reduce anxiety, prevent seizures, and manage agitation, which are common during alcohol withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is taking a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client to wait 4 hours after taking levothyroxine before taking which of the following supplements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium is known to interfere with the absorption of levothyroxine. Calcium supplements can bind to levothyroxine in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing its absorption.
Therefore, it is recommended to wait at least 4 hours after taking levothyroxine before consuming calcium supplements.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse administers 2 mg of morphine out of a vial containing 4 mg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take with the remaining medication in the vial?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dispose of the medication as waste in an approved receptacle is correct. Unused portions of controlled substances like morphine should be disposed of according to facility policy, often involving a witness to ensure proper disposal and prevent misuse.