ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive the first dose of cefoxitin via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for the client to receive cefoxitin and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cefoxitin, a cephalosporin, may cross-react with penicillin allergies like amoxicillin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a prescription for glipizide. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes the action of glipizide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glipizide, a sulfonylurea, stimulates pancreatic beta cells to release insulin, lowering blood glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client Who has a skin infection and a new prescription for gentamicin topical cream. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the affected area removes debris, ensuring optimal gentamicin absorption.