ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reviewing the order with the prescriber reduces medication errors.
Question 2 of 5
Before beginning a client's therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, the nurse will assess for concurrent use of which medications or medication class?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SSRIs interact with NSAIDs, increasing bleeding risk.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps thin and remove mucus.
Question 4 of 5
Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action regarding client safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using two identifiers ensures the right medication is given to the right client.
Question 5 of 5
During interleukin drug therapy, a client is showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interleukin causes capillary leak syndrome which presents as fluid retention, dyspnea, and edema, hence should be held.