ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports a severe headache. The client's blood pressure is 280/160 mm Hg. The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroprusside rapidly reduces blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies, relieving symptoms like severe headache.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Spacers improve medication delivery to the lungs by reducing coordination needs. B: Inhaling slowly ensures effective dispersion of medication in the lungs. C: A good seal with the lips ensures proper inhalation. E: Rinsing prevents oral candidiasis, especially with corticosteroids.
Question 3 of 5
The client is at risk for decreased absorptiongoiterToxicity due to dosage strengthlab resultsmedication interactions
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Esomeprazole works by reducing the production of stomach acid, thereby raising the pH level in the stomach. Levothyroxine, like many other medications, is absorbed primarily in the upper part of the small intestine where a more acidic environment is optimal for absorption. When stomach acid production is reduced by esomeprazole, the pH of the stomach increases, which can decrease the dissolution and absorption of levothyroxine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about a new prescription for infliximab. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infliximab increases infection risk due to immune suppression, a key point for client education.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector. The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This action refers to the correct technique of using an epinephrine auto-injector. The device should be jabbed firmly into the outer thigh muscle to ensure that the needle is properly inserted to deliver the epinephrine dose promptly.