ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving high-dose metoclopramide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-dose metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious, potentially irreversible movement disorder, especially with prolonged use.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension indicates insufficient dopamine effect in septic shock, necessitating an increased infusion rate to support blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has a fentanyl patch applied. The client appears restless and agitated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid effects like restlessness from fentanyl toxicity, appropriate in hospice if symptoms suggest overdose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing nitroglycerin under the tongue ensures rapid absorption to relieve angina effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ondansetron IV. Which of the following findings is an indication that the ondansetron is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ondansetron, an antiemetic, is effective if it reduces nausea, its primary therapeutic goal.