ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who is to start a new prescription for carbamazepine. The nurse should identify which of the following medications interacts with carbamazepine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbamazepine induces liver enzymes, reducing estrogen-progestin efficacy. Other medications have no significant interactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring for an infusion reaction for a client who is receiving a dose of IV amphotericin B. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an acute infusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever is a common sign of an acute infusion reaction to amphotericin B due to cytokine release. Edema, cough, and hyperglycemia are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, commonly causes fluid retention. Other effects are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 4,000 units of heparin subcutaneously to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. Available is heparin 10,000 units/mL. How many mL of heparin should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mL.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 4,000 units / 10,000 units/mL = 0.4 mL. This is the correct dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium gluconate counteracts hypermagnesemia symptoms. Other medications are for unrelated conditions.