ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to receive a series of allergy tests. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following medications for up to 4 weeks before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, can suppress allergy test results, requiring avoidance for accurate testing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a severe allergic reaction to amoxicillin, risking airway compromise and requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black stools are a common, harmless side effect of ferrous gluconate, but notification ensures no bleeding is mistaken.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse plan to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epoetin alfa is administered intravenously to stimulate red blood cell production effectively.