Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?
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Correct Answer:
Decrease in respiratory rate
Rationale:
🟦 Propofol is a sedative-hypnotic commonly used for procedural sedation.
🟦 It causes central nervous system depression, which can suppress respiratory drive.
🟦 A decreased respiratory rate is a serious and common adverse effect.
🟦 Clients receiving propofol require continuous respiratory monitoring.
🟦 Early detection of hypoventilation prevents hypoxia and respiratory failure.
❌ Increase in bowel function
🟦 Propofol does not stimulate gastrointestinal motility.
🟦 Sedation typically slows bodily functions.
❌ Decrease in body temperature
🟦 Hypothermia is not a primary adverse effect.
🟦 Respiratory depression is the priority concern.
❌ Increase in heart rate
🟦 Propofol more commonly causes hypotension and bradycardia.
🟦 Tachycardia is not expected.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
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