ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse accidently administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin lowers blood glucose, so checking the client's glucose level is critical to monitor for hypoglycemia after the error.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who requires treatment for high cholesterol. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colesevelam lowers LDL cholesterol by binding bile acids, making it an appropriate choice for high cholesterol treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria indicates fluid volume deficit, as the body reduces urine output to conserve fluid, a potential issue with osmotic laxatives.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and reports pain 1 hr after administration of prescribed morphine 10 mg IV. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fentanyl transmucosa provides rapid relief for breakthrough pain, suitable for cancer-related pain not controlled by IV morphine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving morphine via continuous epidural infusion. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pruritus is a common side effect of epidural morphine due to histamine release, requiring monitoring and possible intervention.