ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse reaction to morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a therapeutic effect of naloxone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, so an increased respiratory rate indicates its therapeutic effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paroxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes drowsiness as an adverse effect, which the client should monitor and report if excessive.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for erythromycin lactobionate IV bolus. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythromycin can cause ototoxicity, so monitoring for hearing loss is essential.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antacids can interfere with ranitidine absorption; spacing them by 1 hour ensures efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving penicillin IV. For which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a manifestation of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing is a sign of anaphylaxis, indicating airway constriction due to an allergic reaction to penicillin.