ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Ondansetron's primary action is to reduce nausea, so decreased nausea indicates effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is taking amiodarone. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amiodarone commonly causes bradycardia due to its negative chronotropic effect on the heart, making it a key adverse effect to monitor.
Question 3 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 infection risk (sepsis) due to IV administration and immune suppression.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Hypotension in septic shock indicates a need to increase dopamine to improve blood pressure.
Question 5 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: C
Rationale: Diazepam can cause respiratory depression; monitoring oxygen saturation detects this adverse effect.