ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin. For which of the following should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentamicin can cause ototoxicity, including tinnitus. Tachycardia , polyuria , and photophobia aren't typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 17,000 units heparin subcutaneously. Available is heparin 20,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 17,000 units ÷ 20,000 units/mL = 0.85 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for morphine 4 mg IM stat. The medication is dispensed in a 5 mg/mL prefilled syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess morphine requires witnessed disposal due to controlled substance rules. Sharps , full dose , and saving are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin. For which of the following should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentamicin can cause ototoxicity, including tinnitus. Tachycardia , polyuria , and photophobia aren't typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer regular and NPH insulin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin (clear) is drawn first, then NPH (cloudy) to avoid contamination. One syringe is standard, and air goes into NPH first .