ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid toxicity, restoring breathing and consciousness.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Atropine increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma, a contraindicated condition due to risk of vision loss.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: IV dextrose rapidly corrects hypoglycemia from parenteral nutrition, addressing the immediate need for glucose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time and needs to know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A drug reference guide provides reliable interaction data for safe administration.
Question 5 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Returning expired meds to a pharmacist ensures safe, regulated disposal.