ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Your urine will turn orange while you are taking this medication' is correct. Rifampin commonly causes a harmless discoloration of urine, sweat, saliva, and tears to an orange or reddish color. Patients should be informed about this side effect to avoid unnecessary concern.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A client receives their insulin 1 hour before scheduled is a medication error that requires an incident report. Administering insulin at the wrong time can lead to significant changes in blood glucose levels and potential harm to the client, making it necessary to document the incident and investigate the cause.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevate the extremity is the correct action to take. Elevating the affected limb can help reduce swelling and promote the reabsorption of the infiltrated fluid. Additionally, the IV catheter should be removed, and a new IV site should be selected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide and amikacin is the correct combination. Both furosemide (a loop diuretic) and amikacin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic) have ototoxic potential, and their combined use increases the risk of hearing loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated hematocrit level can indicate hemoconcentration due to fluid volume deficit. When there is a decrease in plasma volume, the concentration of red blood cells increases, leading to a higher hematocrit level.