ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam can cause respiratory depression; monitoring oxygen saturation detects this adverse reaction during sedation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response respects the client's fear and promotes collaboration with the provider to explore alternative treatments.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TPN is administered via a central vein to deliver complete nutrition directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; assessing breath sounds first ensures breathing improvement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for mirtazapine. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the client's new prescription?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Linezolid with mirtazapine increases serotonin syndrome risk, a potentially life-threatening condition due to elevated serotonin levels.