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ATI N303 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking vital signs first assesses the client's immediate condition, identifying any adverse effects from the wrong medication to guide further action.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for an older adult client who takes several medications. Which of the following prescribed medications places the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Duloxetine can cause blood pressure fluctuations due to its effect on norepinephrine. Furosemide reduces blood volume, increasing the risk of orthostatic hypotension. Telmisartan causes vasodilation, which can lower blood pressure and contribute to orthostatic hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is on warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation. The client's INR is 5.2. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin K reverses warfarin's anticoagulant effects by promoting clotting factor synthesis, reducing the high INR of 5.2, which indicates an increased bleeding risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so avoiding driving until its effects are known ensures client safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a medication that is packaged in a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when opening the glass ampule?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tapping the top and breaking the ampule away from the body with gauze prevents glass shards from contaminating the medication and ensures safety.