ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking heart rate monitors for digoxin toxicity (e.g., bradycardia), a critical safety measure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking heart rate monitors for digoxin toxicity (e.g., bradycardia), a critical safety measure.
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 with two identifiers ensures the right patient receives the controlled substance, a critical first step.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is taking amiodarone. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic, can cause bradycardia by slowing heart rate, a known adverse effect to monitor.
Question 5 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: Filgrastim stimulates white blood cell production; monitoring WBC count evaluates its effectiveness in boosting immunity.