ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hyperkalemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can lead to serious cardiac arrhythmias due to its effects on myocardial cell membrane potentials.
Therefore, close cardiac monitoring is essential to detect any signs of cardiac instability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed phenytoin. Which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ataxia can impair safety and daily activities, requiring provider evaluation and possible dosage adjustment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a transdermal fentanyl patch in place. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl can cause vasodilation, leading to hypotension, especially with transdermal administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received alteplase 12 hr ago following a thrombotic stroke. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alteplase promotes fibrinolysis, increasing the risk of hemorrhage, a critical adverse effect to monitor.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about a new prescription for infliximab. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infliximab increases infection risk due to immune suppression, a key point for client education.