ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oxycodone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxycodone can cause constipation, so a stool softener helps prevent this common side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received alteplase 12 hr ago following a thrombotic stroke. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alteplase promotes fibrinolysis, increasing the risk of hemorrhage, a critical adverse effect to monitor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving desmopressin by intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication of a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Desmopressin increases water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine output in diabetes insipidus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a group of nurses about the uses of mannitol. Which of the following client conditions is an indication for administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intraocular pressure in conditions like acute glaucoma by drawing fluid out of the eye.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This situation involves a medication error, requiring an incident report to ensure investigation and corrective actions.