ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for fluticasone/salmeterol. For Which if the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A white coating indicates oral thrush, a common adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids, requiring reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client Who has a skin infection and a new prescription for gentamicin topical cream. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the affected area removes debris, ensuring optimal gentamicin absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for metoclopramide intermittent IV bolus every 4 hr as needed. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide Will relieve her nausea. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoclopramide, a prokinetic, relieves nausea by accelerating gastric emptying.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to administer theophylline by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion to a client who is experiencing an asthma attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic window, requiring an IV pump for accurate dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anemia. The client asks the nurse why the provider instructed that she take the ferrous sulfate between meals. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking ferrous sulfate between meals maximizes absorption, as some foods inhibit iron uptake.