ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving gentamicin for staphylococcus. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin is nephrotoxic; a creatinine of 1.8 mg/dL suggests kidney damage, requiring immediate reporting to prevent further harm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide causes potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia, which can worsen heart failure and requires monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse realizes that they failed to administer a medication that was due 4 hr ago to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client first determines if the missed dose caused harm, guiding subsequent actions to ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving penicillin IV. For which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a manifestation of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing indicates airway constriction, a hallmark of anaphylaxis, requiring urgent reporting to prevent life-threatening progression of the allergic reaction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about the management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Combination therapy with multiple drugs is standard for TB to prevent resistance and ensure effective treatment, making this statement appropriate.