ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse recently administered filgrastim intravenously to a client who has cancer and is receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. For which of the following data, discovered after the medication was administered, should the nurse file an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flushing with dextrose 5% is incorrect; filgrastim requires saline to avoid incompatibility, warranting an incident report. Other findings are within guidelines.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious clozapine side effect. Other statements are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cefuroxime, a cephalosporin, may cause allergic reactions in penicillin-allergic clients, making this a priority. Other findings are less critical.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is trying to quit smoking. Which of the following instructions about nicotine replacement options should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding beverages with nicotine lozenges ensures proper absorption. Other instructions are incorrect.