ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Phenelzine (MAOI) with tyramine-rich cheese can cause a hypertensive crisis due to tyramine accumulation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the written order with the MAR ensures the correct medication is prepared, aligning with the 'right medication' principle.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication for receiving this immunization?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AIDS (immunocompromised state) contraindicates live vaccines like varicella, unlike egg allergy or other factors listed.
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: Oxycodone, an opioid, depresses the central nervous system, slowing respiratory centers in the brainstem, leading to a decreased respiratory rate.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
3 days ago:
Client presents with reports of intermittent spotting between menstrual cycles. Pelvic examination and swabs for sexually transmitted infections obtained by the provider. Medications include a combined oral contraceptive.
Today:
Client returns to office to discuss results of laboratory test Education provided on newly obtained prescriptions
Question 5 of 5
Select the 2 statements the nurse should include in the teaching.
| You should avoid the sun while taking this medication. |
| You should use an alternate form of birth control while taking this medication. |
| It is common to experience headache or blurred vision while taking this medication. |
| This medication may cause constipation. |
| You should take this medication with dairy products. |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Doxycycline increases sun sensitivity, risking sunburn, and reduces oral contraceptive effectiveness, necessitating alternate birth control. Headaches and blurred vision are less common, constipation isn't typical, and dairy interferes with absorption.