ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports smoking 3 packs of cigarettes per day and has a prescription for nicotine gum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing nicotine gum slowly over 30 minutes allows controlled nicotine delivery through the buccal mucosa to manage cravings effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oxycodone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxycodone can cause constipation, so a stool softener helps prevent this common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol can cause bradycardia, so assessing heart rate is critical to detect potential adverse effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to take their prescribed medications. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response respects the client's autonomy and ensures the provider is informed for further action.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a group of nurses about the uses of mannitol. Which of the following client conditions is an indication for administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intraocular pressure in conditions like acute glaucoma by drawing fluid out of the eye.