ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone suppresses immunity, increasing infection risk, making flu vaccination important.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin. The nurse should identify Which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vasopressin increases water reabsorption, reducing urine output in diabetes insipidus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to administer theophylline by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion to a client who is experiencing an asthma attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic window, requiring an IV pump for accurate dosing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Short-acting beta-2 agonists like albuterol are the first-line treatment for status asthmaticus due to their rapid bronchodilation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for calcium carbonate to treat osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following as a possible adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium supplementation increases the risk of calcium stone formation, causing flank pain due to urinary tract stretching.