ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warfarin is given orally in milligrams, not units or subcutaneously, indicating an error requiring clarification to prevent harm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl buccal film is designed for absorption through the cheek's mucous membrane, allowing rapid systemic delivery for pain relief, bypassing gastrointestinal digestion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term prednisone causes bone loss, increasing osteoporosis risk, requiring monitoring in older adults.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension in septic shock indicates inadequate dopamine effect, necessitating an increased infusion rate to raise blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, lowers heart rate; assessing heart rate ensures it's safe to administer, avoiding bradycardia.