ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PT (prothrombin time) is the correct test to review before administering warfarin. PT measures the extrinsic pathway of coagulation and is used to calculate the INR (International Normalized Ratio), which helps monitor and adjust warfarin dosage to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent complications.
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: C
Rationale: Glaucoma is a contraindication for atropine. Atropine can increase intraocular pressure, which can worsen glaucoma and potentially lead to vision loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client's peripheral IV infusion of a vesicant medication and observes swelling and coolness of the skin at the insertion site. After stopping the infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remove the IV catheter is the correct next step after stopping the infusion. Removing the catheter helps to prevent further leakage of the vesicant into the surrounding tissue, minimizing the risk of tissue damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You will receive TPN through a central vein' is correct. TPN is typically administered through a central venous catheter because it is a hypertonic solution that can irritate peripheral veins.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the client's respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the pathophysiology for the client's respiratory rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxycodone causes central nervous system depression is the correct explanation. Oxycodone, like other opioids, depresses the central nervous system, which can lead to respiratory depression by reducing the brainstem's responsiveness to carbon dioxide levels in the blood.