ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with oliguria has an order for 1000 mL of 0.9% NS over 3 hours. The tubing drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should be given? (Round to the nearest whole number. use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flow rate (gtt/min) = Volume (mL)/Time (min) × Drop factor (gtts/mL) = 1000/180 × 10 = 56 gtt/min.
Question 2 of 5
A client is in the urgent care center after experiencing a black widow spider bite. The nurse prepares to give which product to treat this injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antivenins neutralize toxins from the spider bite.
Question 3 of 5
A client wants to take the herb gingko to help his memory. The nurse reviews his current medication list and would be concerned about potential interactions if he is taking a medication from which class of drugs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gingko has antiplatelet effects, increasing bleeding risk when combined with anticoagulants.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who just returned to the unit following surgery and notes the client has a history of anaphylaxis in response to penicillin. The client's postoperative prescriptions include a dose of cephalexin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client is at risk of a life-threatening anaphylaxis as cross reactivity occurs between cephalosporin and penicillin as they both contain a beta lactam ring. Cephalexin should be avoided completely.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a client who is receiving a loop diuretic, the nurse looks for the manifestations of potassium deficiency, which would include what symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Potassium is critical for muscle function and energy; low levels cause weakness, lethargy, and anorexia.