ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse accidentally administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin can lower blood glucose; checking the glucose level ensures the client is not hypoglycemic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse reaction to morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a therapeutic effect of naloxone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, so an increased respiratory rate indicates its therapeutic effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is initiating IV therapy for a client who had a right-sided mastectomy. In which of the following locations should the nurse place a catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left arm should be used to avoid complications like lymphedema on the side of the mastectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN requires a central venous access device due to its high osmolarity, which can damage peripheral veins.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostate hypertrophy and a prescription for doxazosin. The client tells the nurse, 'I do not want to take this medication. I would prefer a natural therapy.' Which of the following supplements should the nurse suggest the client discuss with the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saw palmetto is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy.