ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nalbuphine, an agonist-antagonist, risks withdrawal in morphine-dependent patients, requiring clarification.
Question 2 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 a vasodilator for hypertension; titrating based on blood pressure ensures effective control without excessive hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reading glasses ensure accurate dosing, critical for older adults with vision changes.
Question 4 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: Two identifiers confirm the right patient first, ensuring safe controlled substance administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nalbuphine, an agonist-antagonist, risks withdrawal in morphine-dependent patients, requiring clarification.