ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client IS min after administering morphine sulfate 2 mg via IV push. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression, indicated by a low respiratory rate.
Question 2 of 5
When treating clients with medications for Parkinson's disease, the nurse knows that the wearing-off phenomenon occurs for which reason?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson's medications like levodopa lose effectiveness over time, causing the wearing-off phenomenon.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving doxorubicin as part of treatment for ovarian cancer. Which of these is a possible adverse effect of doxorubicin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Doxorubicin damages heart muscles, leading to cardiotoxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has been anticoagulated with warfarin has been admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding. The history and physical examination indicates that the client may have taken too much warfarin. The nurse anticipates that the client will receive which antidote?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin K reverses warfarin's inhibition of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (Ml) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin has an antiplatelet effect, preventing aggregation of platelets and thrombus formation.