ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension indicates inadequate response to dopamine, necessitating an increase in infusion rate to improve blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to a client. The client tells the nurse, 'I no longer want to receive this vaccine.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response respects the client's autonomy while acknowledging the vaccine's importance, maintaining a therapeutic relationship.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and a blood glucose level of 800 mg/dL. Which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid replacement with 0.9% sodium chloride is the first intervention to correct dehydration and dilute blood glucose in diabetic ketoacidosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, is known to cause fluid retention, which can lead to edema and exacerbate heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about expired medications. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Returning expired medications to the pharmacy ensures proper disposal, preventing environmental harm or misuse.