ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide to a client. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, can cause hypotension by reducing fluid volume, requiring monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin should be administered into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area to ensure proper subcutaneous absorption and minimize injury risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to titrate a continuous nitroprusside infusion for a client. The nurse should plan to titrate the infusion according to which of the following assessments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroprusside is a potent vasodilator used to lower blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies. Titrating the infusion based on continuous blood pressure monitoring ensures the desired target range is achieved effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a corticosteroid injection. The client states, 'I am not taking that injection today.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the provider respects the client's autonomy and facilitates further discussion about their refusal.
Question 5 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has a fentanyl patch applied. The client appears restless and agitated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid effects like restlessness from fentanyl toxicity, appropriate in hospice if symptoms suggest overdose.