ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam 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: B
Rationale: Nasal cyanocobalamin is administered weekly into one nostril to treat pernicious anemia effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in shock and is receiving an infusion of albumin. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albumin increases oncotic pressure, drawing fluid into the vascular space, which raises blood pressure in shock management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV catheter and a prescription for IV fluid replacement. The nurse should cover the insertion site with which of the following types of dressing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A transparent membrane dressing allows monitoring of the IV site while protecting against contamination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing a medication reconciliation for a client prior to his transfer to a long-term care facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing duplicate medications ensures accuracy and safety, preventing errors in the reconciliation process.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use increases osteoporosis risk, causing bone loss, especially in older adults.