ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTOR

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ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTOR

PRACTICE A AND B NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM

COMPLETE 140 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

|ALREADY GRADED A+

Question 1: A nurse is instructing a client on the application of

nitroglycerin transdermal patches. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• "I should apply a patch every 5 minutes if I develop chest

pain."

• "I will take the patch off right after my evening meal."
• "I will leave the patch off at least 1 day each week."
• "I should discard the used patch by flushing it down the

toilet."

CORRECT ANSWER : B

Question 2: A nurse receives a verbal order from the provider to

administer morphine five milligrams every 4 hours subcutaneously for severe pain as needed. The nurse should

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identify which of the following entries as the correct format for the medication administration record (MAR)?

• MSO4 5 mg subcut every 4 hr PRN severe pain
• Morphine 5 mg subcut every 4 hr PRN severe pain
• MSO4 5 mg SQ every 4 hr PRN severe pain
• Morphine 5.0 mg subcutaneously every 4 hr PRN severe pain

CORRECT ANSWER: B

Question 3: A nurse is caring for a client who is taking

acetazolamide for chronic open-angle glaucoma. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report?

• Tingling of fingers
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Oliguria

CORRECT ANSWER : A

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Question 4: A nurse administers a dose of metformin to a client

instead of the prescribed dose of metoclopramide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• Report the incident to the charge nurse.
• Notify the provider.
• Check the client's blood glucose.
• Fill out an incident report.

CORRECT ANSWER : C

Question 5: A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is

taking oral morphine and docusate sodium. The nurse should instruct the client that taking the docusate sodium daily can minimize which of the following adverse effects of morphine?

• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Facial flushing
• Itching

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CORRECT ANSWER : A

Question 6: A nurse is assessing a client's vital signs prior to the

administration of PO digoxin. The client's BP is 144/86 mm Hg, heart rate is 55/min, and respiratory rate is 20/min. The nurse should withhold the medication and contact the provider for which of the following findings?

• Diastolic BP
• Systolic BP
• Heart rate
• Respiratory rate

CORRECT ANSWER : C

Question 7: A nurse is caring for a client who received 0.9%

sodium chloride 1 L over 4 hr instead of over 8 hr as prescribed.Which of the following information should the nurse enter as a complete documentation of the incident?