ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amiodarone is the drug of choice for life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses fluid balance and TPN effectiveness, guiding therapy adjustments.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about amitriptyline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amitriptyline can increase appetite and lead to weight gain, a common effect of tricyclic antidepressants.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This situation involves a medication error, requiring an incident report to ensure investigation and corrective actions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering morphine. Which of the following findings indicates the nurse should withhold the morphine and contact the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crackles in the lungs suggest pulmonary issues that morphine could exacerbate by depressing respiratory drive, requiring provider assessment.