ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breath sounds assess reversal of respiratory depression, the primary concern in opioid toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reading glasses ensure accurate dosing, critical for older adults with visual changes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adult client who is receiving morphine via continuous IV infusion. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the priority finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory depression (10/min) is life-threatening with morphine, making it the priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sildenafil combined with nitroglycerin can cause severe hypotension, making it contraindicated.