ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 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: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia risks dysrhythmias, necessitating cardiac monitoring to detect abnormalities.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
1 week ago:
Temperature 37° C (98.6° F)
Heart rate 64/min
Respiratory rate 12/min
Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg
Today.
Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F)
Heart rate 82/min
Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching about methotrexate for stomatitis was effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A: Avoiding alcohol prevents worsening of stomatitis-related mucosal irritation. B: Soft or semisolid foods reduce discomfort by minimizing chewing irritation. C: Saline rinses every 2 hours promote healing and cleanliness of oral lesions.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who received epinephrine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as an adverse effect of epinephrine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine increases myocardial demand, potentially causing chest pain, a serious adverse effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor and is receiving epidural anesthesia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension from epidurals risks fetal distress due to reduced placental perfusion, making it the priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports a severe headache. The client's blood pressure is 280/160 mm Hg. The nurse should plan to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroprusside rapidly lowers blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies.