ATI Safe Dosage (With complete solution)

A nurse is administering medications to four clients. The nurse should identify which of the following nursing actions as a part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process? a. Collecting information about a client's pain level following administration of a narcotic b. Taking the blood pressure of a client before administering an antihypertensive medication c. Lowering the level of a client's bed before administering a benzodiazepine medication d. Instructing a client to rinse their mouth following administration of an inhalation corticosteroid correct answers a. Collecting information about a client's pain level following administration of a narcotic A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications can be crushed? a. Extended-release oxycodone b. Sublingual nitroglycerine c. Enteric-coated aspirin d. Sucralfate tablets correct answers d. Sucralfate tablets A nurse is transcribing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the following is the appropriate way for the nurse to record medications that require the use of a decimal point? a. .4 mL b. 0.6 mL c. 8.0 mL d. 125.0 mL correct answers b. 0.6 mL A nurse is caring for a client who states that his provider told him he is at risk for anaphylaxis following administration of amoxicillin and that he does not understand what this means. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? a. "Anaphylaxis is a predictable and often unavoidable secondary effect that can occur at a usual therapeutic dose." b. "Anaphylaxis will cause you to experience withdrawal symptoms when you discontinue taking the medication." c. "Anaphylaxis is an unusual response that can occur due to an inherited predisposition." d. "Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction that is life-threatening." correct answers d. "Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction that is life-threatening." A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a newly admitted client. The nurse should identify which of the following actions as a part of the assessment phase of the nursing process? a. Asking the client about a history of medication allergies b. Instructing the client about the medication's adverse effects c. Determining whether the medication should be administered with or without meals d. Monitoring the client's response to the medication correct answers a. Asking the client about a history of medication allergies A nurse is providing teaching regarding medication administration to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse?