ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. The nurse administered furosemide 60 mg IV bolus 30 min earlier. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dizziness upon standing suggests orthostatic hypotension, a potential side effect of furosemide, requiring provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting swelling of the feet is crucial, as it may signal lithium toxicity or fluid retention, necessitating provider evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raloxifene is used for osteoporosis treatment in postmenopausal women, acting as a selective estrogen receptor modulator.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine IM is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis to reverse bronchoconstriction and other severe allergic symptoms, making it the priority action after stopping the infusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adult client who has a fever and a prescription for acetaminophen. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol use disorder increases the risk of hepatotoxicity with acetaminophen, making it a contraindication.