ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to a client. The client tells the nurse, 'I no longer want to receive this vaccine.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response respects the client's autonomy while acknowledging the vaccine's importance, maintaining a therapeutic relationship.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma and a prescription for albuterol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a beta-agonist, can cause tachycardia as a common adverse effect.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glipizide. Which of the following values indicates that the client is adhering to the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.8% indicates good glycemic control, suggesting adherence to the glipizide treatment plan.