ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III 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: D
Rationale: Nalbuphine, an opioid agonist-antagonist, can precipitate withdrawal in morphine-dependent patients, unlike insulin, acetaminophen, or ondansetron.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
3 days ago:
Client presents with reports of intermittent spotting between menstrual cycles. Pelvic examination and swabs for sexually transmitted infections obtained by the provider. Medications include a combined oral contraceptive.
Today:
Client returns to office to discuss results of laboratory test Education provided on newly obtained prescriptions
Question 2 of 5
Select the 2 statements the nurse should include in the teaching.
| You should avoid the sun while taking this medication. |
| You should use an alternate form of birth control while taking this medication. |
| It is common to experience headache or blurred vision while taking this medication. |
| This medication may cause constipation. |
| You should take this medication with dairy products. |
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Doxycycline increases sun sensitivity, risking sunburn, and reduces oral contraceptive effectiveness, necessitating alternate birth control. Headaches and blurred vision are less common, constipation isn't typical, and dairy interferes with absorption.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide and amikacin are both ototoxic, increasing hearing loss risk when combined.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Provider Prescriptions
Nurses' Notes
Day 1:
Temperature 36.2° C (97.2° F) Respiratory rate 18/min
Heart rate 74/min
Blood pressure 118/68 mm Hg SPO2 96% on room air
Day 7:
Temperature 36.9°C (98.4" F) Heart rate 86/min
Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg SPO2 97% on room air
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about the prescribed medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Levodopa/Carbidopa causes nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesia, reduced efficacy with protein, and vivid dreams; urine darkens, not lightens.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN is administered via a central vein due to its hypertonicity, requiring large vessel infusion.