ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and a prescription for venlafaxine. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venlafaxine commonly causes hypertension, requiring provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN is administered via a central vein due to its hypertonicity, requiring large vessel infusion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenelzine (MAOI) with tyramine-rich cheese can cause a hypertensive crisis due to tyramine accumulation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer methotrexate in oral tablet form to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gloves prevent skin contact with methotrexate, a hazardous drug, while gown, ventilation, and N95 are unnecessary for oral tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam can depress respiration; monitoring oxygen saturation detects this adverse effect early.