ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and asks the nurse about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a nonselective beta-blocker, can cause bronchoconstriction, contraindicating it in asthma, unlike migraines, glaucoma, or depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering atenolol. Which of the following findings should prompt the nurse to withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, lowers heart rate. A heart rate of 46/min indicates bradycardia, warranting withholding to avoid further reduction, unlike other normal findings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous catheter and reports hearing a gurgling sound on the side of the catheter insertion. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A gurgling sound suggests air entry from catheter dislodgment, a serious issue requiring immediate attention, unlike occlusion, migration, or rupture.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluating for nausea, vomiting, and anorexia detects digoxin toxicity early, unlike withholding for tachycardia, short pulse checks, or low-potassium diets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and asks the nurse about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a nonselective beta-blocker, can cause bronchoconstriction, contraindicating it in asthma, unlike migraines, glaucoma, or depression.