ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An allergy to atropine is significant because ipratropium is chemically related to atropine, which could lead to a severe allergic reaction.
Extract:
Vital Signs
History and Physical
Nurse's Notes
Physical Examination Results
Diagnostic Results
1200
Temperature: 37.1°C (98.8°F)
Blood Pressure: 145/95 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 24/min
Heart Rate: 95/min
1700
Temperature: 37.2°C (98.9°F)
Blood Pressure: 103/72 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 18/min
Heart Rate: 105/min
Question 2 of 5
The client is at risk for developing which condition? Complete the following sentence by selecting the correct options from the list below: The client is at risk for developing Syncopecardiac arrhythmiaMuscle spasmsFluid overload due to HypokalemiaHypertensionHypernatremiaSinus tachycardia.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: The client is at risk for developing cardiac arrhythmia due to hypokalemia. Low potassium levels can lead to irregular heartbeats, indicated by the client's symptoms and potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should monitor which of the following clients for manifestations of hypokalemia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Prednisone can cause hypokalemia by increasing renal potassium excretion.
Torsemide can lead to hypokalemia by promoting potassium loss. Polystyrene sulfonate can cause hypokalemia as it removes potassium. Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metoclopramide. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reduced nausea is a primary outcome for evaluating the effectiveness of metoclopramide, commonly prescribed to manage nausea and vomiting.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
Physical Examination Results
1220
Temperature: 40.2° C (104.4° F)
Respiratory rate: 24/min
Heart rate: 125/min
Blood pressure: 90/60 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation: 86% on 2 L oxygen via nasal cannula
A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old male client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following a laparoscopic appendectomy. The client is drowsy and responsive to voice. As part of the assessment, the nurse must monitor the client’s status and respond to changes.
Exhibits
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options:
The nurse should first address the client's Oxygen saturationRespiratory rateBlood pressureMuscle rigidity, followed by the client’s Heart rateTemperatureNausea and vomitingBlood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options: The nurse should first address the client'sOxygen saturationRespiratory rateBlood pressureMuscle rigidity, followed by the client'sHeart rateTemperatureNausea and vomitingBlood pressure.
| Oxygen saturation |
| Respiratory rate |
| Blood pressure |
| Muscle rigidity |
| Heart rate |
| Temperature |
| Nausea and vomiting |
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The nurse should first address the client's oxygen saturation, followed by the client's blood pressure to manage hypoxia and hemodynamic instability.