ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V 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: C
Rationale: Hypotension indicates insufficient dopamine effect in septic shock, necessitating an increased infusion rate to support blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client and preparing to complete a medication reconciliation. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compiling a list of current medications is the first step in medication reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, with tyramine-rich aged cheese can cause a hypertensive crisis due to excessive serotonin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PT monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect by assessing the extrinsic coagulation pathway, ensuring therapeutic levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TPN is administered via a central vein to deliver complete nutrition directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.