ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Inserting the needle fully, alternating abdominal sites, and grasping skin ensure proper subcutaneous delivery, minimizing complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl buccal film is designed for absorption through the cheek's mucous membrane, allowing rapid systemic delivery for pain relief, bypassing gastrointestinal digestion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple allergies about using an epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emergencies, epinephrine can be injected through clothing to ensure rapid delivery, a critical instruction for effective use.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide and amikacin are both ototoxic, increasing hearing loss risk when combined, necessitating close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse accidentally administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin lowers glucose; checking glucose levels assesses for hypoglycemia risk from the error.