ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension who is receiving propranolol. Which of the following findings requires the nurse's intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is a beta-blocker that can cause bradycardia; a heart rate of 56/min may require intervention if it indicates symptomatic bradycardia.
Question 2 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 is responding to the treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, reduces fluid retention, and decreased ascites indicates effective treatment.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: High-dose metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder, due to its dopamine antagonist effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe vomiting. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic agent used to manage severe nausea and vomiting, making it appropriate for this client.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sildenafil can cause severe hypotension when combined with nitroglycerin due to additive vasodilatory effects.