ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V 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: A
Rationale: Melena indicates potential gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious risk in clients on warfarin, requiring immediate reporting due to the anticoagulant's effect on bleeding risk.
Question 2 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has a fentanyl patch applied. The client appears restless and agitated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid effects like restlessness from fentanyl toxicity, appropriate in hospice if symptoms suggest overdose.
Question 3 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: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, reduces heart rate; assessing it beforehand ensures safe administration and monitors treatment efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide and amikacin both have ototoxic potential, increasing hearing loss risk when combined.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving high-dose metoclopramide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-dose metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious, potentially irreversible movement disorder, especially with prolonged use.