ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received midazolam IV for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring level of consciousness ensures the sedation level remains appropriate and does not deepen unintentionally.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following routes should the nurse plan to use for administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epoetin alfa is effectively administered subcutaneously for slow, sustained release into the bloodstream.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is transcribing a new prescription for a client which states, 'Diphenhydramine 50 mg NOW.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NOW' could imply urgency or a specific timeframe, requiring provider clarification to ensure safe and appropriate administration.
Question 4 of 5
The client is at risk for decreased absorptiongoiterToxicity due to dosage strengthlab resultsmedication interactions
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Esomeprazole works by reducing the production of stomach acid, thereby raising the pH level in the stomach. Levothyroxine, like many other medications, is absorbed primarily in the upper part of the small intestine where a more acidic environment is optimal for absorption. When stomach acid production is reduced by esomeprazole, the pH of the stomach increases, which can decrease the dissolution and absorption of levothyroxine.
Question 5 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.