ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis and a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless orange discoloration of body fluids, which patients should expect. It's taken on an empty stomach, treatment lasts longer than a month, and it doesn't typically cause insomnia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A GCS eye-opening score of 3 indicates the client opens eyes to verbal stimuli, consistent with the data.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic, necessitating regular liver function tests to monitor for liver damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A severe headache often precedes a hemorrhagic stroke due to increased intracranial pressure from aneurysm rupture.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings are manifestations of pulmonary tuberculosis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Night sweats, low-grade fever, and blood in the sputum are classic manifestations of pulmonary tuberculosis due to the infection's impact on the lungs and systemic response. Weight gain and flushed cheeks are not typically associated with this condition.