ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's 0800 laboratory values at 1100. The nurse notes that the client received heparin at 1000. Which of the following laboratory values warrants an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An aPTT of 90 seconds is significantly prolonged post-heparin, indicating possible excessive anticoagulation, requiring an incident report.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raloxifene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by improving bone density.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive potassium replacement. The provider's prescription reads, 'Potassium chloride 30 mEq in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL IV over 30 min.' For which of the following reasons should the nurse clarify this prescription with the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infusing 30 mEq of potassium over 30 minutes is too rapid, risking cardiac arrhythmias, so the nurse should clarify for a slower rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring for an infusion reaction for a client who is receiving a dose of IV amphotericin B. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an acute infusion reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever, often accompanied by chills or nausea, is a common sign of an acute infusion reaction to amphotericin B, requiring intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking amitriptyline. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated total bilirubin (above 1.2 mg/dL) may indicate liver dysfunction, a potential concern with amitriptyline, which can affect liver function, and should be reported.