ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blurred vision is a common adverse effect of carbamazepine due to its CNS effects, requiring monitoring to ensure safety and possible dose adjustment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer pain medication to a postoperative client who had a total knee replacement and reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following PRN medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketorolac effectively manages moderate postoperative pain without excessive sedation, suitable for a pain level of 5.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blurred vision is a common adverse effect of carbamazepine due to its CNS effects, requiring monitoring to ensure safety and possible dose adjustment.
Question 4 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: Hypotension in septic shock indicates a need to increase dopamine to improve blood pressure.
Question 5 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.