ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V 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: B
Rationale: Refrigerating TPN until 1 hour before infusion prevents bacterial growth and ensures stability, warming it for comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is taking amiodarone. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic, can cause bradycardia by slowing heart rate, a known adverse effect to monitor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam can cause respiratory depression; monitoring oxygen saturation detects this adverse reaction during sedation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange discoloration of bodily fluids, a common side effect clients should be informed about to reduce alarm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine IM is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing life-threatening symptoms.