ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 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 commonly causes bradycardia due to its negative chronotropic effect on the heart, making it a key adverse effect to monitor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing severe symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vancomycin by IV infusion over 30 min. Which of the following findings indicate the client experiencing a vancomycin infusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension can signal a vancomycin infusion reaction, such as anaphylaxis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about how to self-administer subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The air bubble in enoxaparin syringes ensures full dose delivery, a key instruction.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Spironolactone reduces fluid retention as a diuretic, so decreased ascites directly indicates its effectiveness in treating cirrhosis-related fluid buildup.