ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin transdermal patches 0.8 mg/hr daily. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing the patch at night prevents tolerance, indicating understanding of the need for a drug-free period.
Question 2 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 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 assessing a client who has a transdermal fentanyl patch in place. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl can cause vasodilation, leading to hypotension, especially with transdermal administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering morphine. Which of the following findings indicates the nurse should withhold the morphine and contact the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crackles in the lungs suggest pulmonary issues that morphine could exacerbate by depressing respiratory drive, requiring provider assessment.