ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous heparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Injecting heparin 5 cm from the umbilicus avoids infection risk. Other actions increase complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drowsiness is a common side effect of paroxetine, an SSRI. Other effects are rare.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distended neck veins indicate fluid volume excess due to increased central venous pressure. Other findings suggest different conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying firm pressure after enoxaparin injection minimizes bruising. The air bubble should not be expelled, the needle should be inserted fully, and enoxaparin is given subcutaneously, not intramuscularly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse reaction to morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings is a therapeutic effect of naloxone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, increasing respiratory rate. It may cause hypertension, nausea, or pain due to opioid withdrawal.