ATI RN
ATI RN 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: C
Rationale: Blurred vision is a common carbamazepine side effect indicating potential toxicity, unlike insomnia, tachypnea, or metallic taste.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings indicates that the client responding to the treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased ascites shows spironolactone's diuretic effect reducing fluid buildup in cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated hematocrit suggests hemoconcentration from fluid loss, unlike other signs indicating fluid excess.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to titrate a continuous nitroprusside infusion for a client. The nurse should plan to titrate the infusion according to which of the following assessments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroprusside is titrated based on blood pressure to manage hypertension effectively.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Day 1:
Temperature 36.9°C (98.4" F)
Heart rate 78/min
Blood pressure 118/76 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 18/min
Day 14:
Temperature 36.3" C (97.4" F)
Heart rate 86/min
Blood pressure 110/66 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 16/min
Question 5 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Headaches, nausea/vomiting, memory issues, and low sodium (hyponatremia) suggest oxcarbazepine side effects needing urgent attention due to potential toxicity.