ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tuberculosis treatment requires multiple medications to prevent resistance and ensure effective treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma and a prescription for albuterol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a beta-agonist, can cause tachycardia as a common adverse effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following results indicates the nurse should decrease the infusion rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An aPTT of 90 seconds is above the therapeutic range, indicating excessive anticoagulation and a need to decrease the heparin infusion rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasping the skin creates a fold, reducing the risk of bleeding by avoiding deep tissue injection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication that increases the risk of bleeding, which may manifest as bruising, a significant adverse effect that should be reported.