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 received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium in hyperkalemia. A potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L within normal range indicates effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and reports moderate pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine, an opioid, is appropriate for moderate to severe cancer pain, providing effective relief compared to non-opioids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring detects fluid imbalances, a common TPN complication, ensuring timely intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease and is taking methimazole. Which of the following findings indicates the client needs a lower dose of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bradycardia suggests excessive thyroid suppression by methimazole, indicating a need for dose reduction to prevent hypothyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and discovers a medication error. The nurse should recognize that which of the following staff members is responsible for completing an incident report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse identifying the error completes the incident report to document details accurately for quality improvement.