ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III 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: A
Rationale: Carbamazepine can cause visual disturbances such as blurred vision as an adverse effect, which the client should monitor and report.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for nifedipine. Which of the following findings should the nurse assess prior to administration of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina; assessing blood pressure prior to administration ensures it is safe to give, as it can cause hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying the client using two identifiers is the first step to ensure the right client receives the controlled substance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving high-dose metoclopramide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-dose metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious movement disorder, due to its dopamine antagonist effects.
Question 5 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 can cause respiratory depression by enhancing GABA effects, requiring close monitoring.