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ATI Pharmacology Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give a potassium supplement. Which laboratory test should be checked before the patient receives a dose of potassium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Before administering a potassium supplement to a patient, it is crucial to check the patient's serum potassium level. This is because if the serum potassium level is already elevated or within the high end of the normal range, giving additional potassium could lead to hyperkalemia, which can be life-threatening. Conversely, if the serum potassium level is low (hypokalemia), then administering potassium supplementation may be necessary to correct the deficiency. Monitoring the serum potassium level helps ensure safe and effective treatment with potassium supplements. It is a critical part of assessing the patient's electrolyte balance and overall health status.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to transfuse a patient with a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which intravenous solution is correct for use with the PRBC transfusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride (NS), also known as normal saline, is the correct intravenous solution to use with packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion. NS is isotonic and compatible with blood products, making it the preferred solution for blood transfusions to prevent hemolysis of red blood cells. Other solutions such as D5W, D5NS, and D5LR are not recommended for use with PRBC transfusions due to their potential to cause hemolysis or affect the stability of the blood product.
Question 3 of 5
Samuel, a 65-year-old patient comes into the hospital for an anginal attack. Which of the following is an important nursing intervention when administering Nitroglycerine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct nursing intervention when administering Nitroglycerine to a patient like Samuel is to remove the transdermal patch 10-12 hours every night to prevent tolerance. Tolerance can develop rapidly with Nitroglycerine, leading to decreased effectiveness in managing anginal attacks. By removing the patch at night, the body has a chance to "reset" and reduce the likelihood of tolerance development. This practice helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and ensures better symptom control for the patient.
Question 4 of 5
What is true about food and drug precautions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. You must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of certain types of drugs: Some foods can interact with certain medications, either reducing their effectiveness or causing potentially harmful side effects. Therefore, it may be necessary to limit or avoid specific foods when taking certain medications.
Question 5 of 5
Orthostatic hypotension is a common side e昀昀ect in which of these drugs (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: A
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