ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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, can cause bradycardia; checking heart rate ensures safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV dextrose rapidly corrects hypoglycemia from parenteral nutrition, addressing the immediate need for glucose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disposing of the remaining narcotic with a witness prevents diversion, per policy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is responding to the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased ascites shows spironolactone's diuretic effect reducing fluid in cirrhosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving vancomycin by IV infusion over 30 min. Which of the following findings indicate the client experiencing a vancomycin infusion reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension indicates a vancomycin infusion reaction, possibly anaphylactoid.