ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 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 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: Dopamine is used in septic shock to increase blood pressure; hypotension indicates the infusion rate may need to be increased to achieve therapeutic effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is a potential complication of parenteral nutrition; administering IV dextrose is the immediate action to raise the client's blood glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using two client identifiers ensures the right client receives the medication, a key component of the rights of medication administration.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Ondansetron is an antiemetic; decreased nausea indicates it is effectively controlling vomiting.