ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about pain management principles related to clients' age. Which of the following information should the newly licensed nurse consider when administering opioids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults need lower opioid doses due to slower metabolism and increased sensitivity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and a prescription for venlafaxine. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venlafaxine commonly causes hypertension, requiring provider notification.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Provider Prescriptions
0900:
The client is being seen in the office. The client reports feeling fatigued and having a heavy menstrual cycle the past year. Upon assessment, the client's conjunctiva and mucosal membranes are pale. Provider notified and laboratory samples to be drawn. 2 Days Later:
Provider reviewed laboratory results and prescription written.
Question 3 of 5
For each of the statements made by the client, click to specify whether the statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided.
| Options | Understanding | No Understanding |
|---|---|---|
| I should avoid taking antacids while on this medication. | ||
| If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider. | ||
| I should rinse my mouth after taking this medication. | ||
| I should take this medication with orange juice. | ||
| I should take my medication on an empty stomach.†|
Correct Answer: A (Understanding), B (No Understanding), C (Understanding), D (Understanding), E (Understanding)
Rationale: A: Antacids reduce ferrous sulfate absorption (correct). B: Black stools are normal with iron, not urgent (incorrect). C: Rinsing prevents staining (correct). D: Orange juice aids absorption (correct). E: Empty stomach enhances absorption (correct).
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the client's respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the pathophysiology for the client's respiratory rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxycodone, an opioid, depresses the central nervous system, slowing respiratory centers in the brainstem, leading to a decreased respiratory rate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disposing of the remaining half with a witness adheres to narcotic control policies, preventing diversion.