ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer atenolol (Tenormin) to a client with angina. Which vital sign would cause the nurse to question administering this drug?
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Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pulse 52 beats per minute. Atenolol is a beta-blocker that slows down the heart rate. A pulse rate of 52 beats per minute indicates bradycardia, which can be a side effect of atenolol. Administering atenolol in this case could further lower the heart rate, potentially causing adverse effects like decreased cardiac output. Oxygen saturation, respirations, and blood pressure are within normal ranges and not contraindications for administering atenolol.
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