ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III 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 depress respiration; monitoring oxygen saturation detects this adverse effect early.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a provider's prescriptions for medications. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trailing zero (5.0 mg) in lisinopril prescription risks misreading; it should be 5 mg.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about pain management principles related to clients' age. Which of the following information should the newly licensed nurse consider when administering opioids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults need lower opioid doses due to slower metabolism and increased sensitivity.
Question 4 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Returning expired medication to a pharmacist ensures safe disposal, preventing misuse or environmental harm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to titrate a continuous nitroprusside infusion for a client. The nurse should plan to titrate the infusion according to which of the following assessments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroprusside is titrated based on blood pressure to manage hypertension effectively.