ATI Pharmacology Quiz 2023
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking isoniazid and rifampin for 3 weeks
for the treatment of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The client reports his urine is an
orange color. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "Stop
taking the isoniazid for 3 days and the discoloration should go away."
B. "Rifampin can turn body fluids orange."
C. "I'll make an appointment for you to see the provider this afternoon." D.
"Isoniazid can cause bladder irritation."
Rifampin can cause body fluids, such as tears, sweat, saliva, and urine, to turn a
reddish-orange color. The nurse should inform the client that this effect does not cause
harm.
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who a
prescription for gemfibrozil. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed to monitor
which of the following laboratory tests.
A. Platelet count
B. Electrolyte levels
C. Thyroid function
D. Liver function
Gemfibrozil reduces triglycerides by decreasing the liver's uptake of fatty acids. It can
cause liver toxicity; therefore, the nurse should monitor the client's liver function.
3. A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein
thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer the
medication into the client's abdomen.
B. Inject the medication into a muscle.
C. Massage the site after administering the medication.
D. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication.
, The heparin should be administered into the client's abdomen, not in the muscle, firm
pressure applied after administration, with a 25-gauge or smaller needle to decrease
risk of hemorrhage
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse
should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following
conditions?
A. Raynaud's phenomenon
B. Migraine headaches
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Anemia
Ergotamine prevents or stops a migraine headache by blocking alpha-adrenergic
receptors in the cranial peripheral vascular smooth muscle, which causes
vasoconstriction of dilated cerebral blood vessels. Contraindicated for clients with
Raynaud's or anemia.
5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for
allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to discontinue taking the medication for
which of the following adverse effects?
A. Nausea
B. Metallic taste
C. Fever
D. Drowsiness
Fever can indicate a potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction. The client should
discontinue the allopurinol and notify the provider if a fever or rash develops. GI effects,
metallic taste, and drowsiness are expected side effects.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and is experiencing
preterm labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
A. Oxytocin
B. Nifedipine
C. Dinoprostone
D. Misoprostol
Nifedipine is a tocolytic medication that is administered to stop preterm labor. Oxytocin
and Dinoprostone are oxytocic medications to stimulate uterine contractions and
misoprostol is a prostaglandin used to induce labor
7. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindications to ceftriaxone. the
nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the following medications as a
contraindication to ceftriaxone?
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking isoniazid and rifampin for 3 weeks
for the treatment of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The client reports his urine is an
orange color. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "Stop
taking the isoniazid for 3 days and the discoloration should go away."
B. "Rifampin can turn body fluids orange."
C. "I'll make an appointment for you to see the provider this afternoon." D.
"Isoniazid can cause bladder irritation."
Rifampin can cause body fluids, such as tears, sweat, saliva, and urine, to turn a
reddish-orange color. The nurse should inform the client that this effect does not cause
harm.
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who a
prescription for gemfibrozil. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed to monitor
which of the following laboratory tests.
A. Platelet count
B. Electrolyte levels
C. Thyroid function
D. Liver function
Gemfibrozil reduces triglycerides by decreasing the liver's uptake of fatty acids. It can
cause liver toxicity; therefore, the nurse should monitor the client's liver function.
3. A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein
thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer the
medication into the client's abdomen.
B. Inject the medication into a muscle.
C. Massage the site after administering the medication.
D. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication.
, The heparin should be administered into the client's abdomen, not in the muscle, firm
pressure applied after administration, with a 25-gauge or smaller needle to decrease
risk of hemorrhage
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse
should recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following
conditions?
A. Raynaud's phenomenon
B. Migraine headaches
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Anemia
Ergotamine prevents or stops a migraine headache by blocking alpha-adrenergic
receptors in the cranial peripheral vascular smooth muscle, which causes
vasoconstriction of dilated cerebral blood vessels. Contraindicated for clients with
Raynaud's or anemia.
5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for
allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to discontinue taking the medication for
which of the following adverse effects?
A. Nausea
B. Metallic taste
C. Fever
D. Drowsiness
Fever can indicate a potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction. The client should
discontinue the allopurinol and notify the provider if a fever or rash develops. GI effects,
metallic taste, and drowsiness are expected side effects.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and is experiencing
preterm labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
A. Oxytocin
B. Nifedipine
C. Dinoprostone
D. Misoprostol
Nifedipine is a tocolytic medication that is administered to stop preterm labor. Oxytocin
and Dinoprostone are oxytocic medications to stimulate uterine contractions and
misoprostol is a prostaglandin used to induce labor
7. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindications to ceftriaxone. the
nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the following medications as a
contraindication to ceftriaxone?
