ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and reports moderate pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine, an opioid, is appropriate for moderate to severe pain in cancer patients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitoring is essential for clients on warfarin to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation and prevent bleeding or clotting.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methimazole reduces thyroid hormone production, alleviating hyperthyroidism symptoms like insomnia, leading to increased sleeping.
Question 4 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 creates a fold, reducing the risk of bleeding by avoiding deep tissue injection.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses nutritional status and fluid balance in clients receiving TPN.