ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine's anticholinergic effects can cause constipation by slowing gastrointestinal motility, a common side effect the client should be aware of.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering timolol eye drops to a client who has glaucoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dropping timolol into the conjunctival sac ensures proper administration, minimizing irritation and maximizing absorption for glaucoma treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and a prescription for gentamicin Intermittent IV bolus every 8 hr. A peak and trough are required with the next dose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain an accurate gentamicin serum level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing a trough just before and a peak 30 minutes after gentamicin administration ensures accurate measurement of minimum and maximum serum levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to admit a client to the PACU who received a competitive neuromuscular blocking agent. Which of the following items should the nurse place at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neuromuscular blockers can cause respiratory depression, necessitating suction equipment to clear secretions and maintain airway patency in the PACU.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps prevent kidney stones, a risk with allopurinol due to uric acid excretion, showing the client understands the teaching.