ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and notices the wrong medication was administered on the previous shift. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first after obtaining vital signs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inform the client's provider is the first action the nurse should take. The provider needs to be informed immediately to assess the client's condition, determine any necessary interventions, and prevent potential harm from the medication error.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about how to self-administer subcutaneous injections of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensure that the air bubble remains in the syringe' is correct. The air bubble in prefilled enoxaparin syringes helps to ensure the full dose is administered and reduces the risk of bruising at the injection site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercise caution when changing positions' is correct because captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause orthostatic hypotension, which is a sudden drop in blood pressure when changing positions. Patients should be advised to rise slowly to prevent dizziness and falls.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a sulfonamide allergy. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as contraindicated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glyburide is a sulfonylurea used to treat type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin production in the pancreas. It contains sulfonamide and can cause allergic reactions in patients with sulfonamide allergies, making it contraindicated.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Use two client identifiers prior to administering the medication is essential to ensure the right medication is given to the right client. This helps prevent medication errors.