ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple allergies about using an epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emergencies, epinephrine can be injected through clothing to ensure rapid delivery, a critical instruction for effective use.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has pernicious anemia to self-administer nasal cyanocobalamin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weekly nasal cyanocobalamin in one nostril is the standard regimen for pernicious anemia, ensuring adequate vitamin B12 absorption.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Black stools are a common side effect of ferrous gluconate, and notifying the provider ensures awareness, indicating understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports taking propranolol for several years but has recently stopped for financial reasons. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden cessation of propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause rebound tachycardia due to unopposed sympathetic activity, necessitating assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease and is taking methimazole. Which of the following findings indicates the client needs a lower dose of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bradycardia suggests excessive thyroid suppression by methimazole, indicating a need for dose reduction to prevent hypothyroidism.