ATI Pharmacology 5 ati proctored peds
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who has active TB and is to be started on IV rifampin
therapy. The nurse should instruct that this medication can cause which of the
following adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER Body secretions turning a red-
orange color
A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER Tell the client to
blow her nose gently before the instillation.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and a new
prescription for fluticasone/salmeterol. For which of the following adverse effect
should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider. - CORRECT ANSWER
White coating in the mouth
A nurse is assessing a client after administering IV vancomycin. Which of the
following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the provider. - CORRECT
ANSWER Audible inspiratory strider
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the
following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER
administer a short-acting B2-agonist (SABA)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has emphysema and a new
prescription for theophylline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
provide? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid caffeine while taking this medication
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and develops acute
shortness of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
CORRECT ANSWER Clamp the catheter
A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new prescription for
montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER Ill take this
medication once a day in the evening.
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking montelukast. Which of the following
outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER
The client experiences an increased ease of breathing.
A nurse is caring for a client who was exposed to anthrax. Which of the following
antibiotics should the nurse plan to administer? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ciprofloxacin
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS),
and requires mechanical ventilation. The client receives a prescription for
pancuronium. The nurse recognizes that this medication is for which of the
following purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER Suppress respiratory effort
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast
granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's
parent on administering the medication. - CORRECT ANSWER Administer the
medication 2hr before exercise.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who has active TB and is to be started on IV rifampin
therapy. The nurse should instruct that this medication can cause which of the
following adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER Body secretions turning a red-
orange color
A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER Tell the client to
blow her nose gently before the instillation.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and a new
prescription for fluticasone/salmeterol. For which of the following adverse effect
should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider. - CORRECT ANSWER
White coating in the mouth
A nurse is assessing a client after administering IV vancomycin. Which of the
following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the provider. - CORRECT
ANSWER Audible inspiratory strider
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the
following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER
administer a short-acting B2-agonist (SABA)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has emphysema and a new
prescription for theophylline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
provide? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid caffeine while taking this medication
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and develops acute
shortness of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -
CORRECT ANSWER Clamp the catheter
A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new prescription for
montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER Ill take this
medication once a day in the evening.
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking montelukast. Which of the following
outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER
The client experiences an increased ease of breathing.
A nurse is caring for a client who was exposed to anthrax. Which of the following
antibiotics should the nurse plan to administer? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ciprofloxacin
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS),
and requires mechanical ventilation. The client receives a prescription for
pancuronium. The nurse recognizes that this medication is for which of the
following purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER Suppress respiratory effort
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast
granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's
parent on administering the medication. - CORRECT ANSWER Administer the
medication 2hr before exercise.
