ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenytoin should not be stopped abruptly as it may lead to rebound seizures. The client needs further teaching to understand the importance of continuing the medication as prescribed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following an episode of status asthmaticus. The client has a prescription for two inhalations from an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling medication helps ensure the medication is absorbed in the lungs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking nitroglycerin oral, sustained-release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin sustained-release capsules should be swallowed whole to ensure slow, consistent release.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis and is to start taking rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange discoloration of urine, sweat, and other body fluids.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor the effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin's effect is monitored using prothrombin time (PT) or INR, which measures blood clotting time.