ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse action to morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a therapeutic effect of naloxone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone counteracts opioid effects, particularly respiratory depression, so increased respiratory rate is the expected therapeutic outcome.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raloxifene is used for osteoporosis treatment in postmenopausal women, acting as a selective estrogen receptor modulator.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism by reducing thyroid hormone production, which can lead to increased sleeping as metabolism normalizes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A severe penicillin allergy may indicate a risk of cross-reactivity with cefuroxime, a cephalosporin, making it a priority to report.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for a client. Which of the following sites should the nurse use to place the peripheral IV catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nondominant forearm basilic vein is preferred for peripheral IV placement due to its accessibility, stability, and lower risk of complications compared to other sites.