ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide can cause ototoxicity, leading to hearing loss, especially with rapid or high-dose administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended release. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Statin medications like lovastatin can rarely cause liver enzyme abnormalities, so baseline liver function tests are typically recommended before starting therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urticaria is a classic sign of an allergic reaction to penicillin, often appearing shortly after exposure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector. The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This action refers to the correct technique of using an epinephrine auto-injector. The device should be jabbed firmly into the outer thigh muscle to ensure that the needle is properly inserted to deliver the epinephrine dose promptly.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Oxycodone binds to opioid receptors in the brainstem, reducing respiratory drive and causing a decreased respiratory rate.