ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2024/2025
(COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS)
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving chloramphenicol
(Chloromycetin). Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of
this medication? (adverse affect is thrombocytopenia) - ANSWER--
Ecchymosis
A nurse is admitting a client to a long-term care facility. While
reconciling the medication prescribed at home with those prescribed in
the facility, the nurse discovers a discrepancy in the dosages. Which
action should the nurse take? - ANSWER--Clarify the medication
dosage with the provider
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a fentanyl transdermal
system (Duragesic). What is important to document in the client's
record? - ANSWER--Respiratory rate
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina and has a prescription
for nitroglycerin. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention
for the nurse to take when administering this medication? - ANSWER--
Administer a nitroglycerin tablet sublingually every 5 minutes
A nurse is preparing to administer infliximab (Remicade) to a client who
has rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should watch the patient for which of
the following adverse effects? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER---
Jaundice
-Urtipenia
-Fever
, ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2024/2025
(COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who was recently diagnosed as
HIV positive. The client is beginning medication therapy with
zidovudine (Retrovir). Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the teaching. (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER---Must
be taken with other retroviral medicines
-Has few adverse effects
-Increases CD4+ cell count
A nurse is assessing a school age client who is experiencing seizure
activity and is prescribed diazepam (Valium) IV. The nurse should
should clarify the order if the client is receiving a continuous infusion of
which of the following IV: - ANSWER--Lactated ringers solution
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking enalapril (Vasotec) for
congestive heart failure. Which of the following indicates an expected
finding? - ANSWER--Orthostatic hypotension
A child with cerebral palsy is prescribed Baclofen (Lioresol). Which of
the following therapeutic effects should the nurse monitor? - ANSWER-
-Decreased spacity
Clinical findings of a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate
(Lithobid). For which reasons should the nurse withhold the medication
and notify the provider? - ANSWER--Lithium level 2.5
(COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS)
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving chloramphenicol
(Chloromycetin). Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of
this medication? (adverse affect is thrombocytopenia) - ANSWER--
Ecchymosis
A nurse is admitting a client to a long-term care facility. While
reconciling the medication prescribed at home with those prescribed in
the facility, the nurse discovers a discrepancy in the dosages. Which
action should the nurse take? - ANSWER--Clarify the medication
dosage with the provider
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a fentanyl transdermal
system (Duragesic). What is important to document in the client's
record? - ANSWER--Respiratory rate
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angina and has a prescription
for nitroglycerin. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention
for the nurse to take when administering this medication? - ANSWER--
Administer a nitroglycerin tablet sublingually every 5 minutes
A nurse is preparing to administer infliximab (Remicade) to a client who
has rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should watch the patient for which of
the following adverse effects? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER---
Jaundice
-Urtipenia
-Fever
, ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2024/2025
(COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who was recently diagnosed as
HIV positive. The client is beginning medication therapy with
zidovudine (Retrovir). Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the teaching. (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER---Must
be taken with other retroviral medicines
-Has few adverse effects
-Increases CD4+ cell count
A nurse is assessing a school age client who is experiencing seizure
activity and is prescribed diazepam (Valium) IV. The nurse should
should clarify the order if the client is receiving a continuous infusion of
which of the following IV: - ANSWER--Lactated ringers solution
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking enalapril (Vasotec) for
congestive heart failure. Which of the following indicates an expected
finding? - ANSWER--Orthostatic hypotension
A child with cerebral palsy is prescribed Baclofen (Lioresol). Which of
the following therapeutic effects should the nurse monitor? - ANSWER-
-Decreased spacity
Clinical findings of a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate
(Lithobid). For which reasons should the nurse withhold the medication
and notify the provider? - ANSWER--Lithium level 2.5
