ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client suffering from depression presents to the healthcare setting for pharmacologic treatment. Which of the following medications would be considered the first line treatment for depression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sertraline (Zoloft) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used as a first-line treatment for depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who overdosed on morphine and has a respiratory rate of 6/min. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naloxone is the standard treatment for opioid overdose, including morphine. It is an opioid antagonist that binds to opioid receptors in the brain, effectively reversing the effects of opioids and restoring normal respiration.
Question 3 of 5
A client admitted to the hospital has been placed on furosemide (Lasix) for the treatment of heart failure. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for associated with furosemide (Lasix)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia, or low potassium levels, is a common side effect associated with furosemide. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys, which leads to an increase in urine output. This process can also cause the body to lose potassium, making hypokalemia a significant risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual administration provides the most rapid onset of action for nitroglycerin. The medication is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse discovers a loop of bowel protruding through an opening in the surgical incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying moistened sterile gauze to the site is the correct action. This keeps the exposed bowel moist and protected until surgical intervention can be performed.