ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual medications are absorbed under the tongue, and an NG tube does not preclude this route, making it the correct administration method.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin-clavulanate to treat pharyngitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Itching may indicate an allergic reaction to amoxicillin-clavulanate. Stopping the medication and contacting the provider shows understanding of this risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a child who has a new prescription for an oral antibiotic. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Including adverse effects, written information, and the reason for the antibiotic ensures adherence and safety, while avoiding improper dosing or early discontinuation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct, the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic, requiring regular liver function tests to monitor for potential liver damage during treatment.
Question 5 of 5
What is the action of timolol maleate (Timoptic), a beta-adrenergic blocking agent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Timolol reduces intraocular pressure in glaucoma by decreasing aqueous humor production in the ciliary body, its primary mechanism of action.