ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking combination oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leg tenderness may indicate deep vein thrombosis, a serious risk with oral contraceptives.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension is a serious sign of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction to ceftriaxone, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving intermittent parenteral metronidazole. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as an indication for this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, usually caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream. Treatment typically involves antibiotics that can penetrate into heart tissues to eradicate the infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major burns and is experiencing dehydration. The nurse should anticipate a prescription to infuse which of the following solutions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactated Ringer's mimics extracellular fluid, effectively restoring volume and electrolytes in burn patients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin transdermal patches 0.8 mg/hr daily. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing the patch at night prevents tolerance, indicating understanding of the need for a drug-free period.