ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in shock and is receiving an infusion of albumin. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albumin, a plasma expander, increases blood volume and is expected to raise blood pressure in a client with shock.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disposing of the remaining half tablet with a witness prevents misuse and ensures compliance with controlled substance protocols.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse recently administered filgrastim intravenously to a client who has cancer and is receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. For which of the following data, discovered after the medication was administered, should the nurse file an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering filgrastim too close to chemotherapy (within 24 hours) can increase bone pain and complications, warranting an incident report.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client after administering phenytoin IV bolus for a seizure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension is a known adverse effect of phenytoin, especially with rapid IV administration, requiring careful monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism by reducing thyroid hormone production, which can lead to increased sleeping as metabolism normalizes.