ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is mixing regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe prior to administering it to a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH vial first equalizes pressure and facilitates smooth withdrawal, preventing contamination of the regular insulin vial.
Question 2 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: C
Rationale: Bradycardia is a well-known adverse effect of amiodarone due to its effect on sinus node function and QT interval prolongation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 60-year-old client at an annual examination. The client asks the nurse about receiving a shingles vaccination. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications prescribed to the client is a contraindication for receiving this vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate suppresses the immune system, contraindicating live vaccines like Zostavax due to infection risk.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide can cause ototoxicity, leading to hearing loss, especially with rapid or high-dose administration.