ATI RN
ATI RN 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: B
Rationale: Reading glasses ensure accurate dosing, critical for older adults with vision changes; other options are incorrect for glargine use.
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 lowers glucose; checking levels assesses for hypoglycemia from the error, unlike HDL, thyroid, or uric acid levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sildenafil with nitroglycerin risks severe hypotension, unlike gemfibrozil, diazepam, or lansoprazole.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nalbuphine, an opioid agonist-antagonist, can precipitate withdrawal in morphine-dependent patients, unlike insulin, acetaminophen, or ondansetron.
Question 5 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: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin is injected into abdominal fat for optimal absorption; massaging risks bruising, air bubble stays, and skin is pinched, not held taut.