ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the written order with the MAR ensures the correct medication is administered, aligning with the 'right medication' principle.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nalbuphine is an opioid analgesic similar to morphine. Concurrent use with morphine via a PCA pump can increase the risk of respiratory depression and other opioid-related adverse effects, requiring clarification with the provider for safe pain management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who received a local injection of lidocaine. Which of the following responses should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, causes numbness by blocking nerve signals at the injection site.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving high-dose metoclopramide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-dose metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious, potentially irreversible movement disorder, especially with prolonged use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing nitroglycerin under the tongue ensures rapid absorption to relieve angina effectively.