ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; assessing breath sounds first ensures breathing improvement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who received a local injection of lidocaine. Which of the following responses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, causes numbness by blocking nerve signals at the injection site.
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: Diazepam can cause respiratory depression; monitoring oxygen saturation detects this adverse reaction during sedation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Captopril can cause orthostatic hypotension; caution when changing positions prevents dizziness or falls.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time and needs to know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consulting a drug reference guide provides comprehensive, reliable information on potential food and drug interactions, ensuring safe administration.