ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe vomiting. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic effective for severe vomiting.
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 can cause orthostatic hypotension, requiring caution with position changes.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
3 days ago:
Client presents with reports of intermittent spotting between menstrual cycles. Pelvic examination and swabs for sexually transmitted infections obtained by the provider. Medications include a combined oral contraceptive.
Today:
Client returns to office to discuss results of laboratory test Education provided on newly obtained prescriptions
Question 3 of 5
Select the 2 statements the nurse should include in the teaching.
| You should avoid the sun while taking this medication. |
| You should use an alternate form of birth control while taking this medication. |
| It is common to experience headache or blurred vision while taking this medication. |
| This medication may cause constipation. |
| You should take this medication with dairy products. |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Doxycycline increases sun sensitivity, risking sunburn, and reduces oral contraceptive effectiveness, necessitating alternate birth control. Headaches and blurred vision are less common, constipation isn't typical, and dairy interferes with absorption.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PT monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring safe dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasping the skin stabilizes tissue, reducing bleeding risk, unlike massaging, aspirating, or Z-track methods.