ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector. The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following actions first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This action refers to the correct technique of using an epinephrine auto-injector. The device should be jabbed firmly into the outer thigh muscle to ensure that the needle is properly inserted to deliver the epinephrine dose promptly.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about a new prescription for infliximab. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infliximab increases infection risk due to immune suppression, a key point for client education.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed phenytoin. Which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ataxia can impair safety and daily activities, requiring provider evaluation and possible dosage adjustment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is commonly used to treat angina and works by dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow to the heart. Concomitant use of sildenafil with nitroglycerin or other nitrates is contraindicated due to the risk of severe hypotension and cardiovascular collapse.