ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-ceiling diuretics can cause hypokalemia, increasing digoxin toxicity risk by enhancing its cardiac effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin can cause hypoglycemia; checking glucose levels is critical to detect and manage this potential adverse effect promptly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Captopril can cause orthostatic hypotension; caution when changing positions prevents dizziness or falls.
Question 4 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 5 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.