ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin glargine requires accurate dosing, and using reading glasses helps older adults with visual impairments avoid errors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the post-anesthesia unit who is experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dantrolene is used to treat malignant hyperthermia by preventing calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PT measures the time it takes for blood to clot, and it is particularly relevant for clients taking warfarin because warfarin works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain clotting factors, including factors II, VII, IX, and X, which are involved in the PT pathway. Monitoring PT levels helps ensure that the client is receiving an appropriate dose of warfarin to prevent clot formation without causing excessive bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenelzine, an MAOI, combined with tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese can cause a hypertensive crisis.