ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 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: Keeping the TPN solution refrigerated until 1 hour before infusion allows it to reach room temperature, reducing discomfort during administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dopamine is used in septic shock to increase blood pressure; hypotension indicates the infusion rate may need to be increased to achieve therapeutic effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received a dose of IV morphine for pain. Which of the following vital signs indicates the client is having an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min indicates respiratory depression, a common adverse reaction to morphine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide is a diuretic; an elevated hematocrit level indicates fluid volume deficit due to hemoconcentration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin can cause hypoglycemia; checking the glucose level is the priority after this medication error.