ATI RN
ATI N303 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client who reports falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the following findings should the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alprazolam, a benzodiazepine, causes sedation and dizziness, increasing fall risk, especially in older adults.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin 300 mg by intermittent IV bolus over 30 min to a client who has a staphylococci infection. Available is clindamycin premixed in 50 mL 0.90% sodium chloride (NaCl). The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (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:
To calculate: 50 mL ÷ 0.5 hr = 100 mL/hr, ensuring the correct infusion rate for clindamycin administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about routes of medication administration. The nurse should include that which of the following routes has the fastest rate of absorption?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, ensuring immediate absorption and the fastest onset of action.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about a new medication. Which of the following strategies should the nurse plan to use? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Active listening, open-ended questions, and the teach-back method enhance understanding, address concerns, and confirm comprehension during teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration records from the previous shift. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse a need for an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing bupropion XL, an extended-release medication, alters its release mechanism, potentially causing overdose or reduced efficacy, warranting an incident report.