ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and monitor when administering lisinopril?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause hypotension, especially after the first dose or in heart failure clients, making blood pressure monitoring essential.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-ceiling diuretics like furosemide can cause hypokalemia, which increases the risk of digoxin toxicity.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving morphine via continuous epidural infusion. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pruritus is a common side effect of epidural morphine due to histamine release, requiring monitoring and possible intervention.