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RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam 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: Black stools are a common, harmless side effect of ferrous gluconate, but notification ensures no bleeding is mistaken.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care with a client who has a new prescription for lovastatin. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis B affects liver function, which metabolizes lovastatin, requiring assessment for potential contraindications or dose adjustments.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cimetidine 300 mg IV over 15 min to a client. Available is cimetidine 300 mg/100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To infuse 100 mL in 15 min (0.25 hr), the rate is 100 ÷ 0.25 = 400 mL/hr, ensuring accurate delivery.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole reduces thyroid hormone levels, slowing metabolism, which can lead to increased sleeping due to fatigue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking azathioprine to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following laboratory values indicates an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 3,000/mm² indicates leukopenia, an adverse effect of azathioprine due to bone marrow suppression.