ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Captopril can cause orthostatic hypotension; caution when changing positions prevents dizziness or falls.
Question 2 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: Identifying the client with two identifiers ensures the right patient receives the controlled substance, a critical first step.
Question 3 of 5
A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Returning expired medications to the pharmacist ensures safe, regulated disposal, preventing environmental harm or misuse.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; assessing breath sounds first ensures breathing improvement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision is a known carbamazepine side effect, requiring monitoring and potential medical attention.