ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and takes PO morphine for pain relief. The client reports that he had to increase the dose of morphine this week to obtain pain relief. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse document as the explanation for this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tolerance to morphine requires higher doses for the same pain relief effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client who has a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subcutaneous heparin administration involves injecting without aspiration or massage to prevent bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting after a course of chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe vomiting causes loss of hydrochloric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse should plan to administer the client's PRN bethanechol when the client reports Which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bethanechol stimulates bladder contraction, aiding urine expulsion in cases of urinary retention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer blood to a client. The unit of blood on hand is type O negative, and the client has type A positive blood. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Type O negative is a universal donor, safe for clients with type A positive blood.