ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking docusate with a full glass of water enhances hydration, promoting bowel movements synergistically.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for dimenhydrinate. Which Of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dimenhydrinate, an antihistamine, commonly causes dizziness as a side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for calcium carbonate to treat osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following as a possible adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium supplementation increases the risk of calcium stone formation, causing flank pain due to urinary tract stretching.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a fungal infection and has a new prescription for amphotericin B. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider before initiating the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A BUN of 55 mg/dL indicates compromised renal function, increasing the risk of amphotericin B nephrotoxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a parental lipid infusion. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of fat overload syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fat overload syndrome, a rare complication of lipid infusion, is characterized by fever.