ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for regular insulin and NPH insulin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storing open insulin vials at room temperature ensures comfort and maintains efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following medications for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leuprolide, a GnRH agonist, suppresses testosterone, slowing prostate cancer tissue growth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine causes drowsiness, impairing cognitive function and affecting driving safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pneumonia and a prescription for penicillin Gby intermittent IV bolus. 10 minutes into the infusion of the third dose, the client reports that the IV site itches and that he feels dizzy and short of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the infusion is the priority to prevent worsening anaphylaxis, indicated by itching, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer blood to a client. The unit of blood on hand is type O negative, and the client has type A positive blood. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Type O negative is a universal donor, safe for clients with type A positive blood.