ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Nasal cyanocobalamin is administered weekly into one nostril to treat vitamin B12 deficiency in pernicious anemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and discovers a medication error. The nurse should recognize that which of the following staff members is responsible for completing an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse who identifies the error is responsible for completing an incident report to document the event and initiate quality improvement processes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse realizes that they failed to administer a medication that was due 4 hr ago to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority is to assess the client for adverse reactions to ensure their safety, as the missed dose may have impacted their condition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received neostigmine 1 hr ago and is experiencing a muscarinic response. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neostigmine stimulates muscarinic receptors, leading to excessive salivation as a muscarinic response.
Question 5 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: Nasal cyanocobalamin is administered weekly into one nostril to treat vitamin B12 deficiency in pernicious anemia.