ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can cause glucose intolerance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, causes glucose intolerance by increasing glucose production and insulin resistance, impacting diabetes control, making option B correct.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guaifenesin, an expectorant, thins and loosens mucus, aiding its removal in patients with thick secretions, making option B the expected drug.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for a client and documents it as metformin 500 mg PO BID. Which of the following elements should the nurse identify is missing from the prescription?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prescription includes dosage (500 mg), route (PO), and frequency (BI
D), but 'metformin' is assumed and not explicitly stated, making the medication name the missing element.
Question 4 of 5
A patient will be starting therapy with a corticosteroid. The nurse reviews the prescriber's orders and notes that an interaction may occur if the corticosteroid is taken with which of these drug classes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids and NSAIDs both increase gastrointestinal bleeding risk, making their combination hazardous, requiring careful monitoring, making option B correct.
Question 5 of 5
During a routine checkup, a patient states that she is unable to take the prescribed antihistamine because of one of its most common adverse effects. The nurse suspects that which adverse effect has been bothering this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drowsiness is a common adverse effect of many antihistamines, often leading patients to discontinue use, as it can impair daily activities, making option C the most likely issue.