ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V 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: B
Rationale: Disposing of the remaining half tablet with another nurse observing ensures proper disposal and adherence to medication administration policies, preventing errors and ensuring safety since the medication has been removed from its original packaging.
Question 2 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Returning expired medications to the pharmacist ensures safe, regulated disposal, preventing environmental harm or misuse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine IM is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing life-threatening symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a corticosteroid injection. The client states, 'I am not taking that injection today.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the provider respects the client's autonomy and facilitates further discussion about their refusal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated hematocrit indicates fluid volume deficit due to decreased plasma volume from furosemide's diuretic effect.