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Question 1
A nurse is assessing a client after administering a second dose of
cefazolin IV. The nurse notes the client has anxiety, hypotension,
and dyspnea. Which of the following medications should the
nurse administer first?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Albuterol inhaler
C. Epinephrine
D. Prednisone
Correct Answer: C. Epinephrine
Rationale: This client is displaying classic signs of anaphylaxis
(anxiety, hypotension, dyspnea) after receiving an antibiotic
(cefazolin). Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis
because it reverses vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and
hypotension. Diphenhydramine and corticosteroids (prednisone)
, are second-line treatments that work more slowly. Albuterol may
help with bronchospasm but does not address the cardiovascular
collapse.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a client 1 hour after administering morphine
for pain. The nurse should identify which of the following findings
as the best indication the morphine has been effective?
A. The client's vital signs are within normal limits.
B. The client has not requested additional medication.
C. The client is resting comfortably with eyes closed.
D. The client rates the pain at a 3 on a scale from 0 to 10.
Correct Answer: D. The client rates the pain at a 3 on a scale
from 0 to 10.
Rationale: Pain is a subjective experience. The most reliable
indicator of pain relief is the client's self-report using a
standardized pain scale. Vital signs, resting quietly, or not
requesting medication are less reliable because they can be
Pharmacology 2023 Practice Questions | Answers &
Detailed Rationales | RN Nursing Exam Prep
Resource Features
➢ ATI Pharmacology 2023 practice questions
➢ Detailed answers and rationales
➢ Medication-class review
➢ Adverse-effect questions
➢ Drug-interaction practice
, ATI Pharmacology 2023 Practice Questions |
Answers & Detailed Rationales | RN Nursing
Exam Prep
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a client after administering a second dose of
cefazolin IV. The nurse notes the client has anxiety, hypotension,
and dyspnea. Which of the following medications should the
nurse administer first?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Albuterol inhaler
C. Epinephrine
D. Prednisone
Correct Answer: C. Epinephrine
Rationale: This client is displaying classic signs of anaphylaxis
(anxiety, hypotension, dyspnea) after receiving an antibiotic
(cefazolin). Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis
because it reverses vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and
hypotension. Diphenhydramine and corticosteroids (prednisone)
, are second-line treatments that work more slowly. Albuterol may
help with bronchospasm but does not address the cardiovascular
collapse.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a client 1 hour after administering morphine
for pain. The nurse should identify which of the following findings
as the best indication the morphine has been effective?
A. The client's vital signs are within normal limits.
B. The client has not requested additional medication.
C. The client is resting comfortably with eyes closed.
D. The client rates the pain at a 3 on a scale from 0 to 10.
Correct Answer: D. The client rates the pain at a 3 on a scale
from 0 to 10.
Rationale: Pain is a subjective experience. The most reliable
indicator of pain relief is the client's self-report using a
standardized pain scale. Vital signs, resting quietly, or not
requesting medication are less reliable because they can be
