ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is taking amiodarone. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia is a well-known adverse effect of amiodarone due to its effect on sinus node function and QT interval prolongation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving desmopressin by intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication of a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Desmopressin increases water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine output in diabetes insipidus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a transdermal fentanyl patch in place. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl can cause vasodilation, leading to hypotension, especially with transdermal administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering medications. The client tells the nurse, 'I forgot to tell the doctor I take albuterol for asthma.' For which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose and notify the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can decrease the effectiveness of albuterol, a beta-2 agonist, and exacerbate asthma symptoms, requiring provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports a severe headache. The client's blood pressure is 280/160 mm Hg. The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroprusside rapidly reduces blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies, relieving symptoms like severe headache.