ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam 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: B
Rationale: Multidrug therapy with two or more antibiotics is standard for TB to prevent resistance, ensuring effective treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using dextrose 5% in water for a blood transfusion is a serious error, risking hemolysis, and requires an incident report.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results before administering furosemide 40 mg IV bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse withhold the medication and contact the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is low; furosemide can worsen hypokalemia, risking arrhythmias, so contact the provider.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filgrastim stimulates WBC production; monitoring WBC count, especially neutrophils, evaluates treatment effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pioglitazone can cause fluid retention, leading to edema and potential heart failure exacerbation, requiring careful monitoring.