ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diazepam can depress respiration; oxygen saturation monitoring detects this early.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is taking a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client to wait 4 hr after taking levothyroxine before taking which of the following supplements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium binds levothyroxine, reducing absorption; a 4-hour wait ensures efficacy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blurred vision is a common carbamazepine side effect, signaling potential toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV dextrose rapidly corrects hypoglycemia from parenteral nutrition, addressing the immediate need for glucose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenelzine (MAOI) with tyramine-rich cheese causes hypertensive crisis due to catecholamine release, a critical interaction.