ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about pain management with opioids. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term use of opioids may cause dependence is correct. Long-term use of opioids can lead to physical dependence, where the body adapts to the drug, and withdrawal symptoms occur if the drug is abruptly discontinued.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and notices the wrong medication was administered on the previous shift. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first after obtaining vital signs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inform the client's provider is the first action the nurse should take. The provider needs to be informed immediately to assess the client's condition, determine any necessary interventions, and prevent potential harm from the medication error.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: WBC count (White Blood Cell count) is the primary laboratory value to monitor when evaluating the effectiveness of filgrastim. Filgrastim is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor that promotes the production of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. An increase in WBC count indicates that the treatment is effective.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer IV dextrose is the appropriate action to treat hypoglycemia. IV dextrose provides a rapid source of glucose to raise blood sugar levels and prevent complications associated with hypoglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history before administering a new prescription for atropine. Which of the following client conditions is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glaucoma is a contraindication for atropine. Atropine can increase intraocular pressure, which can worsen glaucoma and potentially lead to vision loss.