ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Returning expired medication to the pharmacist ensures safe disposal and complies with regulations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Melena (black, tarry stools) indicates potential gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious adverse effect of warfarin requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Injecting air into the vial ensures accurate withdrawal of the short-acting insulin, which should be drawn first to avoid contamination.
Question 4 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 cause respiratory depression; monitoring oxygen saturation assesses for this adverse reaction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propofol can cause respiratory depression by enhancing GABA effects, requiring close monitoring.