ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of cardiac arrhythmias and is taking verapamil. For which of the following reasons should the nurse consult the pharmacist?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consulting the pharmacist ensures compatibility with new medications, as verapamil can interact with drugs affecting cardiac conduction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is to start taking prednisone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to prednisone therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone suppresses the immune system, worsening untreated systemic fungal infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking combination oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leg tenderness may indicate deep vein thrombosis, a serious risk with oral contraceptives.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.