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 may indicate orthostatic hypotension post-furosemide, a concerning finding to report.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for a client. Which of the following sites should the nurse use to place the peripheral IV catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nondominant forearm basilic vein is preferred for peripheral IV placement due to its accessibility, stability, and lower risk of complications compared to other sites.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in shock and is receiving an infusion of albumin. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albumin, a plasma expander, increases blood volume and is expected to raise blood pressure in a client with shock.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is trying to quit smoking. Which of the following instructions about nicotine replacement options should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding beverages during and 15 minutes before using a nicotine lozenge ensures proper nicotine absorption.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot flashes are a common adverse effect of tamoxifen, a hormonal therapy for breast cancer, due to its estrogen-modulating effects.