ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing respiratory depression after taking an excessive dose of oxycodone. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose, including respiratory depression.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital Signs at
Vital Signs
Nurse's Notes
Physical Examination Results
The client is a 40-year-old male admitted for an abdominal surgery to repair a hernia. The surgery was completed without complications, and the client was transferred to the PACU for postoperative monitoring. The client has no known drug allergies and a history of hypertension controlled with medication. His last meal was over 12 hours ago. He has no significant history of respiratory conditions and has never experienced an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
A nurse is caring for a 40-year-old male client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following abdominal surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options provided. The nurse should first address the client's:Elevated temperatureLow blood pressureHigh heart rateDecreased oxygen saturation followed by Administer antipyreticsAdminister fluidsApply cooling measuresIncrease oxygen flow rate
| Elevated temperature |
| Low blood pressure |
| High heart rate |
| Decreased oxygen saturation |
| Administer antipyretics |
| Administer fluids |
| Apply cooling measures |
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: The nurse should first address the client's elevated temperature followed by administering fluids to manage fever and stabilize blood pressure.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to provide teaching to the client about the new prescription. For each teaching statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the teaching statement is indicated or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | indicated | contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| It is expected for your stools to be black while taking this medication | ||
| Take this medication with an antacid if you experience heartburn from the medication | ||
| Drinking orange juice with this medication decreases the absorption of the medication | ||
| You can take this medication with meals if you experience discomfort when taking on an empty stomach |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Black stools can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding and should be reported. Antacids can interfere with absorption. Orange juice can decrease absorption of some medications. Taking with meals can reduce discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is starting to take hydroxychloroquine. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular eye exams are necessary while taking hydroxychloroquine because the medication can cause retinal toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol to treat gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is crucial when taking allopurinol to prevent kidney stones and ensure uric acid is effectively excreted.