ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to receive a series of allergy tests. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following medications for up to 4 weeks before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, can suppress allergy test results, requiring avoidance for accurate testing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide increases potassium excretion, risking hypokalemia, which can cause muscle weakness or arrhythmias.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension can indicate a severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis, caused by ceftriaxone triggering histamine release.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and a blood glucose level of 100 mg/dl. Which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid resuscitation with 0.9% sodium chloride is the priority in DKA to correct dehydration and restore intravascular volume.