ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an 1M 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: D
Rationale: Discussing other treatment options respects the client's autonomy and addresses their fear of needles.
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: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin should be injected into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area due to adequate subcutaneous tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasping the skin between thumb and forefinger lifts the subcutaneous tissue, minimizing bleeding risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the post-anesthesia unit who is experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dantrolene is used to treat malignant hyperthermia by preventing calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin due to its antiplatelet effects, making it contraindicated.