ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V 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: D
Rationale: Blurred vision is a known carbamazepine side effect, requiring monitoring and potential medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ondansetron IV. Which of the following findings is an indication that the ondansetron is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ondansetron, an antiemetic, is effective if it reduces nausea, its primary therapeutic goal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the extremity reduces swelling from infiltration after stopping the infusion and removing the catheter.
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: B
Rationale: High-dose metoclopramide can cause tardive dyskinesia, a serious, potentially irreversible movement disorder, especially with prolonged use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Captopril can cause orthostatic hypotension; caution when changing positions prevents dizziness or falls.