ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disposing of the remaining half with a witness adheres to narcotic control policies, preventing diversion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a client who received subcutaneous sumatriptan 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pressure is a known sumatriptan adverse effect, unlike visual disturbances or phonophobia (migraine symptoms) or tongue numbness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the extremity helps reduce swelling and facilitates fluid reabsorption, reducing pain and further leakage. Applying pressure can worsen tissue damage, flushing increases infiltration, and slowing the rate doesn't address the issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PT monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring safe dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin must dissolve under the tongue for rapid absorption; other options misstate storage, timing, or emergency protocol.