ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III 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: A
Rationale: High-ceiling diuretics like furosemide can cause hypokalemia, increasing the risk of digoxin toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin should be injected into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area due to adequate subcutaneous tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Melena (black, tarry stools) indicates potential gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious adverse effect of warfarin requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Filgrastim is a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells (WBCs), particularly neutrophils, which are a type of WBC important for fighting infections. An increase in the WBC count would indicate that filgrastim is effectively stimulating the production of WBCs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying the client using two identifiers is the first step to ensure the right client receives the controlled substance.