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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight gain is a common side effect of risperidone due to its effects on metabolism and appetite. Bradycardia, dependent edema, and nightmares are not typically associated with risperidone.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 2000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. 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: 250
Rationale: Divide total volume (2000 mL) by infusion time (8 hr): 2000 ÷ 8 = 250 mL/hr.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who has a PCA pump. Which of the following statements made by the nurse requires further action by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discarding medication requires witnessing before disposal per protocol. The other statements reflect appropriate PCA management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for cromolyn and albuterol, both by nebulizer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol should be taken before cromolyn to open airways for better cromolyn absorption. Cromolyn is not for acute relief, spacing is secondary, and post-exercise use depends on prescription.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine IV to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to have available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone, an opioid antagonist, reverses morphine overdose effects. Protamine, flumazenil, and neostigmine are antidotes for heparin, benzodiazepines, and neuromuscular blockers, respectively.