ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication reconciliation. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to perform medication reconciliation for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medication reconciliation is required during care transitions, like moving to a step-down unit, to prevent errors. Other scenarios do not involve medication changes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydromorphone, a controlled substance, requires disposal of unused portions with a witness to prevent diversion. Other actions are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for a fluticasone metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth prevents oral thrush, and a spacer improves inhaler use. Other options are incorrect for fluticasone MDI.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving a medication prescription by telephone from a provider. The provider states, 'Administer 6 milligrams of morphine IV push every 3 hours as needed for acute pain.' How should the nurse transcribe the prescription in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the full drug name and exact dose avoids errors. Abbreviations like MS or MSO4 are risky.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oliguria indicates fluid volume deficit due to excessive fluid loss from osmotic laxatives. Other findings are unrelated.