ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epoetin alfa should be discarded if cloudy, as this indicates potential contamination or degradation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sildenafil combined with nitroglycerin can cause severe hypotension due to additive vasodilatory effects, potentially leading to cardiovascular collapse.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antacids can interfere with ranitidine absorption; spacing them by 1 hour ensures efficacy.