ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Staying upright for 15 minutes after taking ferrous gluconate prevents esophageal irritation, indicating correct understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse recently administered filgrastim intravenously to a client who has cancer and is receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. For which of the following data, discovered after the medication was administered, should the nurse file an incident report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filgrastim should not be administered within 24 hours of chemotherapy, as it may exacerbate myelosuppression, necessitating an incident report.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Improved cognition indicates correction of hyponatremia, as low sodium levels can cause neurological symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for cyclosporine. The nurse should report which of the following laboratory values to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclosporine is nephrotoxic; a creatinine level of 1.5 mg/dL indicates potential kidney impairment, which should be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for erythromycin lactobionate IV bolus. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythromycin can cause ototoxicity, so monitoring for hearing loss is essential.