ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the client's respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the pathophysiology for the client's respiratory rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxycodone depresses the CNS, slowing respiratory rate, a common opioid effect leading to potential respiratory depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing reading glasses ensures accurate insulin dosing, critical for older adults with potential vision issues.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is mixing NPH insulin and regular insulin prior to administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH vial first equalizes pressure and prevents contamination of the regular insulin vial, maintaining sterility.
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: Placing nitroglycerin under the tongue ensures rapid absorption to relieve angina effectively.