ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filgrastim stimulates WBC production; monitoring WBC count, especially neutrophils, evaluates treatment effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin to a client who states she forgot to report to the provider that she is allergic to penicillin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clindamycin is safe for penicillin-allergic clients, as it lacks the beta-lactam ring, so the prescribed dose can be given.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is preparing to teach a middle adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and an HbA1c of 6. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to teach the client about first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin is the first-line treatment for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, improving insulin sensitivity and reducing hepatic glucose production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of medication toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Visual disturbances, such as blurred or yellow-tinted vision, are hallmark signs of digoxin toxicity due to its effect on the central nervous system.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, so increasing dietary potassium helps prevent hypokalemia.