ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, commonly causes bradycardia by slowing heart rate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg PO every 6 hr for pain. The amount available is hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. 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: D
Rationale: Concentration = 7.5 mg / 15 mL = 0.5 mg/mL. Volume = 5 mg / 0.5 mg/mL = 10 mL.
Question 3 of 5
Calculate the following dosage using ratio and proportions method (Round answers to the nearest tenth). Order: Digoxin 0.375mg p. o. daily. Available: Digoxin (scored tablets) labeled 0.25mg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tablets = 0.375 mg / 0.25 mg/tablet = 1.5 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, commonly causes bradycardia by slowing heart rate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (NS) 100 mL/V to infuse over 4 hr. The drip factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flow rate = (100 mL / 4 hr × 60 gtt/mL) / 60 = 25 gtt/min.