ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
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 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving high-dose metoclopramide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-dose metoclopramide risks tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary movement disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin is injected into abdominal fat for optimal absorption; massaging risks bruising, air bubble stays, and skin is pinched, not held taut.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading glasses ensure accurate dosing, critical for older adults with vision changes; other options are incorrect for glargine use.