ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin must dissolve under the tongue for rapid absorption; other options misstate storage, timing, or emergency protocol.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about pain management principles related to clients' age. Which of the following information should the newly licensed nurse consider when administering opioids?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults need lower opioid doses due to slower metabolism and increased sensitivity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves protect against hazardous drug exposure during IV administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenelzine (MAOI) with tyramine-rich cheese can cause a hypertensive crisis due to tyramine accumulation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the extremity helps reduce swelling and facilitates fluid reabsorption, reducing pain and further leakage. Applying pressure can worsen tissue damage, flushing increases infiltration, and slowing the rate doesn't address the issue.