ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 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: D
Rationale: Oxycodone depresses the CNS, slowing brainstem respiratory centers, leading to reduced respiratory rate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diazepam can depress respiration; oxygen saturation monitoring detects this early.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vancomycin by IV infusion over 30 min. Which of the following findings indicate the client experiencing a vancomycin infusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension indicates a vancomycin infusion reaction, possibly anaphylactoid.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history before administering a new prescription for atropine. Which of the following client conditions is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma, a contraindicated condition due to risk of vision loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propofol causes respiratory depression, requiring monitoring to prevent hypoxemia.