ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client. Which of the following findings indicates a contraindication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased vitamin K potentiates warfarin's anticoagulant effect, increasing bleeding risk, unlike other options which are not contraindications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a client who received subcutaneous sumatriptan 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pressure is a known sumatriptan adverse effect, unlike visual disturbances or phonophobia (migraine symptoms) or tongue numbness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propofol commonly causes respiratory depression, necessitating close monitoring of respiratory rate.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about pain management principles related to clients' age. Which of the following information should the newly licensed nurse consider when administering opioids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults need lower opioid doses due to slower metabolism and increased sensitivity.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia; assessing heart rate ensures it's safe to administer.