ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the feet may indicate lithium toxicity, requiring immediate reporting. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and discovers a medication error. The nurse should recognize that which of the following staff members is responsible for completing an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse who identifies the error completes the incident report to ensure accurate documentation. Other roles are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drowsiness is a common side effect of paroxetine, an SSRI. Other effects are rare.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has angina about a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Storing nitroglycerin in its original glass bottle at room temperature protects it from degradation. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole reduces hyperthyroidism symptoms, including insomnia, leading to increased sleeping. Other effects are symptoms of hyperthyroidism.