ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Spacers improve medication delivery to the lungs by reducing coordination needs. B: Inhaling slowly ensures effective dispersion of medication in the lungs. C: A good seal with the lips ensures proper inhalation. E: Rinsing prevents oral candidiasis, especially with corticosteroids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urticaria is a classic sign of an allergic reaction to penicillin, often appearing shortly after exposure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypertension and has started taking lisinopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eyelid edema can be a sign of angioedema, a rare but serious side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril, potentially leading to airway obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus to a client who is already receiving an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride at 100 mL/hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hanging the secondary infusion higher uses gravity to ensure proper flow of the antibiotic into the IV line.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering medications. The client tells the nurse, 'I forgot to tell the doctor I take albuterol for asthma.' For which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose and notify the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can decrease the effectiveness of albuterol, a beta-2 agonist, and exacerbate asthma symptoms, requiring provider notification.