ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for bumetanide for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bumetanide, a loop diuretic, can cause ototoxicity, so monitoring for hearing difficulties is essential.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distended neck veins indicate fluid volume excess, reflecting increased venous pressure from fluid overload.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge dietary teaching to a client who has a new prescription for theophylline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeine can increase theophylline toxicity by interfering with its metabolism, so avoidance is advised.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medications to an older adult client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mixing medications with semisolid food aids swallowing in dysphagia, reducing choking risk, if compatible.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a head injury and is receiving mannitol 25% via IV infusion. The nurse should identify which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crackles suggest pulmonary edema, an adverse effect of mannitol due to fluid shifts, requiring provider notification.