ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV 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 binds to opioid receptors in the brainstem, reducing respiratory drive and causing a decreased respiratory rate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is taking amiodarone. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia is a well-known adverse effect of amiodarone due to its effect on sinus node function and QT interval prolongation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is mixing regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe prior to administering it to a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH vial first equalizes pressure and facilitates smooth withdrawal, preventing contamination of the regular insulin vial.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This situation involves a medication error, requiring an incident report to ensure investigation and corrective actions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports smoking 3 packs of cigarettes per day and has a prescription for nicotine gum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing nicotine gum slowly over 30 minutes allows controlled nicotine delivery through the buccal mucosa to manage cravings effectively.