ATI RN
ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient in a rehabilitation center is beginning to experience opioid withdrawal symptoms. The nurse expects to administer which drug as part of the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone, an opioid agonist, is used to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and support long-term dependence treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 35 mg IM to a client every 6 hr PRN for pain. Available is meperidine injection 75 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula Dose / Concentration = 35 mg / 75 mg/mL = 0.4667 mL, rounded to 0.5 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A patient had abdominal surgery this morning. The patient is groggy but complaining of severe pain around the incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression, so assessing respiratory rate is critical before administration.
Question 4 of 5
The teaching for a patient who is taking tamsulosin to reduce urinary obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia will include which of these?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tamsulosin can cause orthostatic hypotension, so patients should rise slowly to prevent dizziness or fainting.
Question 5 of 5
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for users of antiepileptic drugs. Based on this report, the nurse will monitor for which potential problems with this class of drugs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The FDA warns of an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors with antiepileptic drugs, requiring close monitoring.