ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which problem may occur in a client who has started aminoglycoside therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aminoglycosides are excreted in the kidney and accumulation may lead to renal tubular necrosis.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult client will be taking a vasodilator for hypertension. Which adverse effect is of most concern for the older adult client taking this class of drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vasodilators reduce peripheral vascular resistance, causing hypotension, which increases fall risk in older adults.
Question 3 of 5
While recovering from surgery, an elderly woman started taking a stimulant laxative, senna, to relieve constipation caused by the pain medications. Two weeks later, at her follow-up appointment, she tells the nurse that she likes how 'regular' her bowel movements are now that she is taking the laxative. Which teaching principle is appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long-term laxative use can lead to decreased bowel tone and dependency.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the laboratory results of a client who has received chemotherapy. The loss of which blood cell leads to lack of energy, fatigue, intolerance of activity and hypoxemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red blood cells carry oxygen, and their loss causes fatigue and hypoxemia.