ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client prior to medication administration and notes a history of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is contraindicated for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftriaxone, a cephalosporin, may cross-react with penicillin due to structural similarities, posing a risk of allergic reaction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving heparin therapy for deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reduced calf circumference suggests resolution of the thrombus, indicating effective heparin therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is administered orally, not subcutaneously, so this prescription requires clarification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria indicates fluid volume deficit, as osmotic laxatives can cause dehydration by drawing water into the intestines.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glipizide. Which of the following values indicates that the client is adhering to the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.8% indicates good glycemic control, suggesting adherence to the glipizide treatment plan.