ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium gluconate antagonizes magnesium's effects, treating hypermagnesemia by restoring normal neuromuscular function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is initiating IV therapy for client who had a right-sided mastectomy. In which of the following locations should the nurse place a catheter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using the left arm avoids complications like lymphedema in the right arm, where lymphatic drainage may be compromised post-mastectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for total parental nutrition (TPN). Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TPN's hypertonic nature requires a central venous access device to prevent vein irritation and ensure safe delivery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fentanyl buccal film is designed for absorption through the cheek's mucous membrane, allowing rapid systemic delivery for pain relief, bypassing gastrointestinal digestion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering medications. The client tells the nurse, 'I forgot to tell the doctor take albuterol for asthma.' For which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose and notify the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can counteract albuterol's bronchodilation, necessitating withholding and provider notification.