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 nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing nitroglycerin under the tongue ensures rapid absorption to relieve angina effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is mixing NPH insulin and regular insulin prior to administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH vial first equalizes pressure and prevents contamination of the regular insulin vial, maintaining sterility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propofol can cause respiratory depression, a critical adverse effect requiring close monitoring during sedation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive a corticosteroid injection. The client states, 'I am not taking that injection today.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the provider respects the client's autonomy and facilitates further discussion about their refusal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-ceiling diuretics can cause hypokalemia, increasing digoxin toxicity risk by enhancing its cardiac effects.