ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN delivers nutrients intravenously, bypassing digestion to rest the bowels, which is its primary purpose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the order with the MAR ensures the correct medication is administered, a key safety step.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can lower heart rate, so assessing it first prevents exacerbation of bradycardia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV dextrose rapidly corrects hypoglycemia, a common TPN complication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is taking amiodarone. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amiodarone commonly causes bradycardia due to its negative chronotropic effect on the heart, making it a key adverse effect to monitor.