ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medications to an older adult client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mixing medications with semisolid food aids swallowing in dysphagia. Other actions increase choking risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving a medication prescription by telephone from a provider. The provider states, 'Administer 6 milligrams of morphine IV push every 3 hours as needed for acute pain.' How should the nurse transcribe the prescription in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the full drug name and exact dose avoids errors. Abbreviations like MS or MSO4 are risky.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drowsiness is a common side effect of paroxetine, an SSRI. Other effects are rare.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the extremity reduces swelling from infiltration. Other actions may worsen the issue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing for allergies with a client who is scheduled to receive the influenza vaccine. Which of the following allergies should the nurse report to the provider as a possible contraindication to receiving the vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Egg allergies may contraindicate some flu vaccines due to egg-based production. Other allergies are unrelated.