ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to bradycardia as a common symptom.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start subcutaneous heparin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a soft-bristled toothbrush reduces the risk of gum bleeding, a concern with heparin's anticoagulant effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer risperidone 5 mg PO. Available is risperidone 2 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth, Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (5 mg) by the tablet strength (2 mg): 5 mg ÷ 2 mg/tablet = 2.5 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid taking this medication with which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit interacts with verapamil by inhibiting intestinal metabolism, increasing bioavailability, which can lead to toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for lispro and Lantus insulins. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unopened insulin vials must be refrigerated to maintain potency until their expiration date.