ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 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: B
Rationale: Filgrastim should be refrigerated; sitting at room temperature for 2 hours may reduce efficacy, warranting an incident report.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension is a sign of an allergic reaction to ceftriaxone, indicating possible anaphylaxis, requiring prompt recognition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl buccal film is designed for absorption through the cheek's mucous membrane, allowing rapid systemic delivery for pain relief, bypassing gastrointestinal digestion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium gluconate antagonizes magnesium's effects, treating hypermagnesemia by restoring normal neuromuscular function.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin combined with sildenafil can cause severe hypotension, making it a contraindication due to synergistic blood pressure-lowering effects.