ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV catheter and a prescription for IV fluid replacement. The nurse should cover the insertion site with which of the following types of dressing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A transparent membrane dressing allows monitoring of the IV site while protecting against contamination.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerin topical ointment to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spreading nitroglycerin ointment over a 12.7 cm area ensures even absorption and effective delivery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide increases potassium excretion, risking hypokalemia, which can cause muscle weakness or arrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cimetidine 300 mg IV over 15 min to a client. Available is cimetidine 300 mg/100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To infuse 100 mL in 15 min (0.25 hr), the rate is 100 ÷ 0.25 = 400 mL/hr, ensuring accurate delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has atrial fibrillation and a prescription for warfarin. After informing the provider that the INR is 2.5, the nurse should expect which of the following prescriptions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An INR of 2.5 is within the therapeutic range for atrial fibrillation, so the current warfarin dose should be maintained.