ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing counseling to a woman who is HIV positive and has just discovered that she is pregnant. Which anti-HIV drug is given to HIV-infected pregnant women to prevent transmission of the virus to the infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zidovudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that prevents HIV viral replication, reducing mother-to-child transmission.
Question 2 of 5
A client is in the urgent care center after experiencing a black widow spider bite. The nurse prepares to give which product to treat this injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antivenins neutralize toxins from the spider bite.
Question 3 of 5
After administering an intradermal (ID) injection for a skin test, the nurse notices a small bleb at the injection site. Which of these is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A small bleb is expected after an intradermal injection and should be observed for reaction.
Question 4 of 5
A client has excessive and painful gas. The nurse checks the client's medication orders and prepares to administer which drug for this problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simethicone facilitates removal of gas by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after inhaled corticosteroids prevents oral thrush.