ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III 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 critical warfarin complication requiring urgent reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to titrate a continuous nitroprusside infusion for a client. The nurse should plan to titrate the infusion according to which of the following assessments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroprusside is titrated based on blood pressure to manage hypertension effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history before administering a new prescription for atropine. Which of the following client conditions is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine's mydriatic effect increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma, unlike other conditions listed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings indicates that the client responding to the treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased ascites shows spironolactone's diuretic effect reducing fluid buildup in cirrhosis.
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: A
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia; assessing heart rate ensures it's safe to administer.