ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate has a urine output of 20 mL/hr. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (20 mL/hr) suggests magnesium sulfate toxicity; calcium gluconate is the antidote, unlike naloxone, protamine, or flumazenil.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has angina pectoris about starting therapy with sublingual (SL) nitroglycerin tablets. The nurse should include which of the following instructions regarding how to take the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin is taken at chest pain onset for rapid relief, not with water, every 15 minutes, or routinely after meals.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate has a urine output of 20 mL/hr. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urine output (20 mL/hr) suggests magnesium sulfate toxicity; calcium gluconate is the antidote, unlike naloxone, protamine, or flumazenil.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and receives digoxin daily. Before administering this medication, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin can cause bradycardia. Measuring the apical pulse for one minute ensures the heart rate is safe (above 60 bpm) before administration, unlike weighing, blood pressure, or snacks.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. The nurse suspects a possible hemolytic reaction. After stopping the blood transfusion, which of the following actions by the new nurse requires intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Starting another transfusion during a suspected hemolytic reaction is dangerous and requires intervention, as it may worsen the condition. Collecting urine, sending blood specimens, and infusing saline are appropriate actions.