ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should Withhold Which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Senna, a laxative, can exacerbate small bowel obstruction by stimulating bowel movements, risking perforation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and is prescribed diphenhydramine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding the adverse effect of dry mouth associated with diphenhydramine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing sugarless gum stimulates saliva production, alleviating diphenhydramine-induced dry mouth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a public clinic is planning a health fair for older adult clients in the community. In teaching medication safety. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the clients to avoid when taking their prescriptions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grapefruit juice inhibits intestinal enzymes, interfering with the absorption and action of many drugs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who has a prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO daily. The nurse reviews the client's most recent laboratory results and finds the client's potassium level is 5.2 mEq/I— Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, requiring physician notification to adjust or withhold KCL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a bacterial infection and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize the risk of an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring gentamicin serum levels ensures therapeutic dosing, minimizing nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity risks.