ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to apply a fentanyl transdermal patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pressing the patch firmly ensures secure adhesion and consistent drug delivery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for theophylline, a sustained-release capsule. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood levels are checked to ensure theophylline is within the therapeutic range, indicating understanding of monitoring needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who received epinephrine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as an adverse effect of epinephrine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine increases myocardial oxygen demand, potentially causing chest pain, especially in clients with cardiovascular disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide can cause ototoxicity, leading to hearing loss, especially with rapid or high-dose administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin transdermal patches 0.8 mg/hr daily. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing the patch at night prevents tolerance, indicating understanding of the need for a drug-free period.