ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the client to watch for which possible adverse effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aluminum-containing antacids cause constipation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse can prevent medication errors by following which principles? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Following the rights of medication administration and using two identifiers prevent errors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO every 8 hr to a client. The amount available is clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 m/5mL. How many ml- should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Volume (mL) = Ordered dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) = 225/(75/5) = 15 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 50 mg PO every 6 hr to a client who has acute dystonia. Available is diphenhydramine 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Number of tablets = prescribed dose/strength of each tablet = 50/25 = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A client has excessive and painful gas. The nurse checks the client's medication orders and prepares to administer which drug for this problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simethicone facilitates removal of gas by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles.