ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic; limiting potassium-rich foods prevents hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses nutritional status and fluid balance in clients receiving TPN.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about expired medications. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Returning expired medications to the pharmacy ensures proper disposal, preventing environmental harm or misuse.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is initiating IV therapy for a client who had a right-sided mastectomy. In which of the following locations should the nurse place a catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left arm should be used to avoid complications like lymphedema on the side of the mastectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving heparin therapy for deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reduced calf circumference suggests resolution of the thrombus, indicating effective heparin therapy.