ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria indicates fluid volume deficit, as osmotic laxatives can cause dehydration by drawing water into the intestines.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use can cause bone loss, increasing the risk of osteoporosis.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports taking propranolol for several years but has recently stopped for financial reasons. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of propranolol can cause rebound tachycardia due to unopposed sympathetic activity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria indicates fluid volume deficit, as osmotic laxatives can cause dehydration by drawing water into the intestines.