ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is on diuretic therapy and has a new prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq extended release PO daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide about the new prescription?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Extended-release potassium chloride tablets should be taken whole to prevent rapid potassium release and GI irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 0800. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular insulin should be given 30 minutes before meals to match its peak with meal-induced glucose rise.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless orange-red discoloration of bodily fluids, including urine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking hydrochlorothiazide early prevents sleep disruption from frequent urination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is associated with tendonitis and rupture, particularly the Achilles tendon, requiring prompt reporting of tendon pain.