ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care with a client who has a new prescription for lovastatin. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B affects liver function, which metabolizes lovastatin, requiring assessment for potential contraindications or dose adjustments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naloxone, an opioid antagonist, requires clarification to ensure proper use instructions, as it reverses morphine's effects and is critical for overdose management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking amitriptyline. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated bilirubin (1.5 mg/dL) suggests possible amitriptyline-induced hepatotoxicity, requiring provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client's partner how to administer an otic medication to the client. Which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulling the pinna upward and outward straightens the ear canal, ensuring proper otic medication delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a head injury and is receiving mannitol 25% via IV infusion. The nurse should identify which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crackles suggest pulmonary edema, an adverse effect of mannitol due to fluid shifts, requiring provider notification.