ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 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 by blocking opioid receptors, restoring respiration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Refrigerating TPN until 1 hour before use prevents microbial growth and ensures safe administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will receive total parenteral nutrition (TPN) at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses fluid status and TPN effectiveness, critical for home care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is taking a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client to wait 4 hr after taking levothyroxine before taking which of the following supplements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium can bind to levothyroxine, reducing its absorption, so a 4-hour separation ensures optimal efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propofol commonly causes respiratory depression, a critical adverse effect to monitor.