ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is responding to the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone reduces fluid retention as a diuretic, so decreased ascites directly indicates its effectiveness in treating cirrhosis-related fluid buildup.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can lower heart rate, so assessing it first prevents exacerbation of bradycardia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filgrastim stimulates WBC production, so an increased WBC count indicates effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ondansetron IV. Which of the following findings is an indication that the ondansetron is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ondansetron's primary action is to reduce nausea, so decreased nausea indicates effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication administration record and finds digoxin was administered to the client with a heart rate of 58/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's vital signs and condition first ensures immediate safety, as digoxin can worsen bradycardia, requiring prompt evaluation.