ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps prevent kidney stones, a risk with allopurinol due to uric acid excretion, showing the client understands the teaching.
Question 2 of 5
Why are sublingual and buccal medications rapidly absorbed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual and buccal medications are absorbed directly into the bloodstream through mucous membranes, bypassing first-pass liver metabolism for rapid onset.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a medication for a client and observes the date of expiration on the vial occurred 2 months ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Returning expired medication to the pharmacy ensures safe disposal and replacement, as expired drugs may be ineffective or unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at an ophthalmology clinic is providing teaching to a client who has open-angle glaucoma and a new prescription for timolol eye drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Timolol must be used regularly for life to control intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma, preventing vision loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse In a community health clinic is administering seasonal inactive influenza vaccine. Before administering it, the nurse must confirm that the client is not allergic to which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Influenza vaccines may contain trace egg proteins due to their production process, posing a risk for egg-allergic clients. Confirming this allergy prevents allergic reactions.