ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking rifampin. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaundice is a significant adverse effect of rifampin, indicating potential liver damage. Rifampin can cause hepatotoxicity, leading to elevated liver enzymes and bilirubin levels, which manifest as jaundice. Monitoring liver function tests is crucial for clients on rifampin to detect any early signs of liver damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba is known to increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin. It has antiplatelet effects that can enhance the anticoagulant effects of warfarin, leading to an increased risk of bleeding complications.
Therefore, it is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adult client who is receiving morphine via continuous IV infusion. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the priority finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respirations deep at a rate of 10/min is the priority because morphine can cause respiratory depression, which can be life-threatening. Monitoring and addressing respiratory status is critical when administering opioids.
Question 4 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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure is the primary assessment used to titrate a nitroprusside infusion. Nitroprusside is a potent vasodilator used to rapidly lower blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is essential to ensure the medication is titrated correctly and to avoid hypotension.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Melena, or black tarry stools, indicates gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of warfarin therapy. This finding should be reported to the provider immediately.