ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about expired medications. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Returning expired medications to the pharmacy ensures proper disposal, preventing environmental harm or misuse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prednisone on a long-term basis to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use increases osteoporosis risk; a high-calcium diet supports bone health.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism and has been taking levothyroxine for 2 months. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reduced cold intolerance indicates that levothyroxine is effectively correcting hypothyroidism.
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: C
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of propranolol can cause rebound tachycardia due to unopposed sympathetic activity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying the client using two identifiers is the first step to ensure the correct patient receives the medication, preventing errors.