ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An allergy to atropine is significant because ipratropium is chemically related to atropine, which could lead to a severe allergic reaction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings for a female client who is taking zidovudine to treat HIV. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse finding associated with this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A neutrophil count of 650/mm³ indicates neutropenia, a known adverse effect of zidovudine, increasing the risk of infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a prescribed influenza immunization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client to describe their concerns allows the nurse to understand the client's perspective and address any misconceptions or fears they may have about the influenza immunization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the prevention of medication errors. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as the most frequent cause of fatal medication errors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Name confusion between two medications with similar sounding names is the most frequent cause of fatal medication errors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving an intermittent IV bolus of gentamicin twice daily. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor while the client is receiving this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Serum creatinine should be monitored because gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity. WBC count should be monitored because gentamicin can cause leukopenia or other changes in white blood cell counts.