ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III 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: D
Rationale: Amiodarone slows heart conduction, commonly causing bradycardia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading glasses ensure accurate dosing, critical for older adults with vision changes; other options are incorrect for glargine use.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing alternatives respects the client's fear while seeking solutions, unlike coercive or dismissive responses.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication for receiving this immunization?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AIDS (immunocompromised state) contraindicates live vaccines like varicella, unlike egg allergy or other factors listed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing alternatives respects the client's fear and promotes collaboration.