ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV 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 can cause bradycardia, so assessing heart rate is critical to detect potential adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a group of nurses about the uses of mannitol. Which of the following client conditions is an indication for administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intraocular pressure in conditions like acute glaucoma by drawing fluid out of the eye.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about amitriptyline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amitriptyline can increase appetite and lead to weight gain, a common effect of tricyclic antidepressants.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheddar cheese is high in tyramine, which can cause a hypertensive crisis with phenelzine, an MAOI.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving clindamycin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Watery diarrhea is a common adverse effect of clindamycin due to disruption of gut flora, potentially leading to C. difficile overgrowth.