ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client and preparing to complete a medication reconciliation. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compiling a current medication list is the initial step in reconciliation to establish a baseline for comparison.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin should be administered into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area to ensure proper subcutaneous absorption and minimize injury risk.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic, can cause bradycardia by slowing heart rate, a known adverse effect to monitor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for mirtazapine. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the client's new prescription?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Linezolid with mirtazapine increases serotonin syndrome risk, a potentially life-threatening condition due to elevated serotonin levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide to a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, can cause hypotension by reducing fluid volume, requiring monitoring.