ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN requires a central line for safe delivery into large veins.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black stools may signal gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious side effect requiring reporting.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
1 week ago:
Temperature 37° C (98.6° F)
Heart rate 64/min
Respiratory rate 12/min
Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg
Today.
Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F)
Heart rate 82/min
Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching about methotrexate for stomatitis was effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A: Avoiding alcohol prevents worsening of stomatitis-related mucosal irritation. B: Soft or semisolid foods reduce discomfort by minimizing chewing irritation. C: Saline rinses every 2 hours promote healing and cleanliness of oral lesions.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to take their prescribed medications. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking why explores the client's concerns, fostering understanding and addressing barriers to adherence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urticaria (hives) is a hallmark of allergic reactions to penicillin, indicating possible anaphylaxis.