ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vancomycin by IV infusion over 30 min. Which of the following findings indicate the client experiencing a vancomycin infusion reaction?

A. The client has an increased creatinine level.B. The client is experiencing hypotension.C. The client's IV site is red and edematous.D. The client reports ringing in their ears.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hypotension can signal a vancomycin infusion reaction, such as anaphylaxis.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. This medication will not interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.B. You can continue to wear soft contact lenses while taking this medication.C. You should take this medication once each day at bedtime.D. Your urine will turn orange while you are taking this medication.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rifampin causes orange discoloration of bodily fluids, a harmless effect clients should expect.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will receive total parenteral nutrition (TPN) at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A. Instruct the client that their central line dressing must be changed every 24 hr.B. Instruct the client to weigh themselves daily and record their weight.C. Instruct the client that one container of TPN may infuse for up to 72 hr.D. Instruct the client to speed up the rate of their TPN infusion if it falls behind schedule.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses fluid status and TPN effectiveness, critical for home care.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?

A. The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing up a dose of insulin glargine.B. The client will administer insulin glargine before each meal.C. The client will use the deltoid muscle as an injection site.D. The client will take an additional dose of insulin glargine prior to exercise.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Reading glasses ensure accurate dosing, critical for older adults with visual changes.

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?

A. Stroke volumeB. Cardiac outputC. Urine outputD. Blood pressure

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nitroprusside is titrated based on blood pressure to manage hypertension effectively.

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