ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Melena, or black tarry stools, indicates gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of warfarin therapy. This finding should be reported to the provider immediately.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitor the client's oxygen saturation is crucial when administering diazepam for sedation. Diazepam can cause respiratory depression, so monitoring oxygen saturation helps ensure the client is receiving adequate oxygen.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breath sounds should be assessed first because naloxone is administered to reverse respiratory depression caused by opioid toxicity. Ensuring that the client is breathing adequately is the top priority.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing up a dose of insulin glargine is an appropriate outcome. Ensuring that the client can accurately measure and administer the correct dose of insulin is crucial for effective diabetes management and preventing dosing errors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart rate is the primary assessment needed before administering propranolol. Propranolol can cause bradycardia (slow heart rate), so it is crucial to check the client's heart rate before administration. If the heart rate is below 60 beats per minute, the medication should be withheld, and the provider should be notified.