ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is mechanically ventilated and receiving propofol intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propofol increases sepsis risk via contamination or immune suppression in ventilated patients, a significant complication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves protect against hazardous drug exposure during IV administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filgrastim boosts WBC production; monitoring WBC count assesses effectiveness.
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: Propofol causes respiratory depression, requiring monitoring to prevent hypoxemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vancomycin by IV infusion over 30 min. Which of the following findings indicate the client experiencing a vancomycin infusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension indicates a vancomycin infusion reaction, possibly anaphylactoid.