ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 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: D
Rationale: Filgrastim is a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells (WBCs), particularly neutrophils, which are a type of WBC important for fighting infections. An increase in the WBC count would indicate that filgrastim is effectively stimulating the production of WBCs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering insulin 1 hour before the scheduled time is a medication error that could affect the client's blood glucose levels and requires documentation via an incident report to ensure proper follow-up and prevent future occurrences.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin glargine requires accurate dosing, and using reading glasses helps older adults with visual impairments avoid errors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time and needs to know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consulting a drug reference guide provides accurate, specific information about potential food and medication interactions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbamazepine can cause visual disturbances such as blurred vision as an adverse effect, which the client should monitor and report.