ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propofol can cause respiratory depression by enhancing GABA effects, requiring close monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause orthostatic hypotension, requiring caution when changing positions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buspirone can cause bradycardia as an adverse effect due to its effects on the autonomic nervous system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin glargine requires accurate dosing, and using reading glasses helps older adults with visual impairments avoid errors.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the priority treatment in anaphylaxis to reverse the severe allergic response by constricting blood vessels, relaxing lung smooth muscles, and reducing swelling.