ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous infusion via pump at a rate of 3 mL/min. The infusion started 2 hr ago with 500 mL in the medication bag. How many ml have been infused?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculation: 3 mL/min × 60 min/hr × 2 hr = 360 mL, accurately reflecting the total volume infused over two hours at the given rate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba has antiplatelet effects that can increase bleeding risk with warfarin, unlike probiotics, Coenzyme Q10, or valerian, which have minimal or no significant interaction with warfarin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blurred vision is a common carbamazepine side effect indicating potential toxicity, unlike insomnia, tachypnea, or metallic taste.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and a prescription for venlafaxine. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venlafaxine commonly causes hypertension, requiring provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics cause hypokalemia, increasing digoxin toxicity risk by enhancing its effects on the heart.