ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who wants to stop smoking and has purchased a transdermal smoking patch. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating the nicotine patch site weekly prevents skin irritation and ensures consistent absorption.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pancreatic cancer and reports severe pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydromorphone, a potent opioid, is appropriate for severe cancer pain, providing effective relief.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a head injury and is receiving mannitol 25% via IV infusion. The nurse should identify which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crackles suggest pulmonary edema, an adverse effect of mannitol due to fluid shifts, requiring provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking azathioprine to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following laboratory values indicates an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 3,000/mm² indicates leukopenia, an adverse effect of azathioprine due to bone marrow suppression.