ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer pain medication to a postoperative client who had a total knee replacement and reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following PRN medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketorolac effectively manages moderate postoperative pain without excessive sedation, suitable for a pain level of 5.
Question 2 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: Sublingual administration ensures rapid absorption for angina relief, a critical instruction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Melena indicates potential gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious warfarin complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: The air bubble in enoxaparin syringes ensures full dose delivery, a key instruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Refrigerating TPN until 1 hour before use prevents microbial growth and ensures safe administration.