ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received alteplase 12 hr ago following a thrombotic stroke. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alteplase promotes fibrinolysis, increasing the risk of hemorrhage, a critical adverse effect to monitor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about amitriptyline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amitriptyline can increase appetite and lead to weight gain, a common effect of tricyclic antidepressants.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following routes should the nurse plan to use for administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epoetin alfa is effectively administered subcutaneously for slow, sustained release into the bloodstream.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is receiving treatment for burns and is requesting medication for pain. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the quality of the adolescent's pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Describing the pain's quality (e.g., sharp, burning) helps determine its nature and appropriate treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about a new prescription for infliximab. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infliximab increases infection risk due to immune suppression, a key point for client education.